Glomerulus

Hypotension also causes for less filtration in the glomerulus capillaries in the kidneys, since there is a lower pressure for blood to be pumped through at.

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... form of the drug: Weak acids: excreted faster in alkaline pH (anion form favored) Weak bases: excreted faster in acidic pH (cation form favored) Glomerulus acts as a negatively charged selective barrier promoting retention of anionic compunds. I know all this, but why does drugs that are weak ...

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Thanks a lot ! :)

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Glomerulus is the capillary network that is formed by the afferent arteriole. Bowman's capsule is like a cup that holds this capillary network. Bowman's capsule filters the blood of the glomerulus. Here this pic might help ...

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I am just wondering what is the difference between bowmans capsule, is it just the capsule that has these simple cells that are around the glomerulus (the cappilaries)...I am just a bit confused why there are so many similar names while we could say that glomerulus is just glomerulus and contains ...

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