18:07NEPHRON Structure & Function Made Easy - Human Excretory System Simple Explanation.MEDSimplified602views1rank
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes the role of the juxtamedullary nephrons?213views6rank
Textbook QuestionMr. Gupta has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, which is characterized by the loss of plasma proteins such as albumin into the urine. What impact will this have on his colloid osmotic pressure? How will this affect the net filtration pressure in his capillary beds? What effect will this likely cause?165views
Textbook QuestionCortical and juxtamedullary nephrons differ in the:a. lengths of their nephron loops.b. structure of the capillaries surrounding them.c. structure of their renal corpuscles.d. Both a and b are correct.e. Both b and c are correct.225views1rank
Textbook QuestionExplain why the filtrate becomes hypotonic as it flows through the ascending limb of the nephron loop. Also explain why the filtrate at the bend of the nephron loop (and the interstitial fluid of the deep portions of the medulla) is hypertonic.259views
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