kidney filtration

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.

Aquaporin Water Channel

Posted on May 20, 2025 by anatomy

Aquaporin Water Channel: Aquaporins are membrane proteins that facilitate rapid water transport across cell membranes, essential for maintaining fluid balance in tissues like the kidneys and the brain.