Efferent arteriole Afferent arteriole Glomerular filtration The movement of substances from the blood within the glomerulus into the capsular space Tubular reabsorption The movement of substances from the tubular fluid back into the blood Peritubular capillaries Nephron loop Tubular secretion The movement of substances from the blood into the tubular fluid Glomerulus Glomerular capsule Capsular space PCT Vasa recta Ascending limb Descending limb DCT Collecting tubule Collecting duct
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Glomerular filtration: The movement of substances from the blood within the glomerulus into the capsular space. - Glomerulus: The network of capillaries within the renal corpuscle where filtration occurs. - Glomerular capsule: Also known as Bowman's capsule, it Show more…
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