Describe the Risks of a Differentiation Strategy

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Essay

Describe the risks of a differentiation strategy.

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration barrier.

Simple Squamous Epithelial Cells

Single-layered, flat cells found lining surfaces involved in diffusion or filtration, such as blood vessels and lung alveoli.

Glomerular Capsule

A double-layered structure surrounding each glomerulus in the nephron of the kidney, involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Renal Tubule

A tiny tube in the kidney where reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs, and waste products are secreted.