Describe the Layers Through Which a Substance Will Pass When

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Essay

Describe the layers through which a substance will pass when moving from glomerular blood into filtrate of the capsular space.

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Definitions:

Mucus Neck Cells

Specialized cells in the stomach that produce mucus to protect the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juice.

Adventitia

The outermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel or other organ, consisting mainly of connective tissue, providing structural support and protection.

Serosa

The outermost layer of tissue that envelops some internal organs, part of the lining of the body cavities and a structure involved in protection and secretion.

Submucosa

A layer of tissue beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, supporting the mucosa.