The Pie Chart Shown Below Represents the Elemental Composition of the Human

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The pie chart shown below represents the elemental composition of the human body including water.

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Definitions:

Fenestrae

Small openings or pores, often found in the capillary endothelial cells, which allow for the exchange of substances between blood vessels and tissues.

Filtration Membrane

a physical barrier through which substances are separated based on size or charge during the filtration process, often found in the kidneys.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that form part of the filtration barrier, helping to filter blood and form urine.

Capillary Endothelium

The thin layer of endothelial cells that line the interior surface of capillaries, facilitating the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.