glomerulus function

Blood Flow in the Nephron

Posted on October 10, 2025 by anatomy

Blood Flow in the Nephron: Blood enters the nephron through the afferent arteriole, passes through the glomerulus, and exits via the efferent arteriole, with filtration and reabsorption occurring along the tubules.

Podocytes

Posted on September 26, 2025 by anatomy

Podocytes: Podocytes are specialized cells in the kidney’s glomerulus with foot-like processes that wrap around capillaries, playing a crucial role in filtering blood to form urine.