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Glomerular Apparatus and Filtration - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 21:34, 14 January 2010
, 21:34, 14 January 2010→Podocytes
====Podocytes====
====Podocytes====
The cells of the visceral layer of the Bowmans capsule posses finger like foot processes called pedicels. These wrap around the outer layer of the basal lamina. Filtration occurs through small gaps between pedicels called slit diaphragms. This is the final barrier against proteins
The cells of the visceral layer of the Bowmans capsule possess finger like foot processes called pedicels. These wrap around the outer layer of the basal lamina. Filtration occurs through small gaps between pedicels called slit diaphragms. This is the final barrier against proteins
===Factors Which Determine Selective Filtration===
===Factors Which Determine Selective Filtration===