Explain the Role of the Podocytes as Part of the Filtration

question 11

Essay

Explain the role of the podocytes as part of the filtration membrane of the glomerulus.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that respond to specific kinds of energy, such as light, sound, or chemicals, and convert them into neural signals.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, enabling sight.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light that enters the eye.