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Give at least five examples of how math is used in health care.
Glomerular Capsule
A cup-shaped structure in the kidney that encases the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration process of blood to form urine.
Podocyte Space
The space between the foot processes of podocytes in the glomerulus of the kidney, critical for filtration of blood into urine.
Renal Pyramid
Cone-shaped tissues of the kidneys, containing the tubules and blood vessels responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Renal Cortex
The outer region of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs, composed of nephrons and blood vessels.
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