Explain the role of the podocytes as part of the filtration membrane of the glomerulus
What will be an ideal response?
Finger-like pedicels of the podocytes wrap around the glomerular capillaries and form the finest filter in the filtration membrane. The filtration slits only allow substances with a diameter less than 6-7 nm to pass enter the capsular space.
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a) shoulder joint. b) pubic symphysis. c) temporomandibular joint d) knee joint. e) coronal suture.
A phospholipid has two functionally different areas: hydrophilic heads and ________ tails.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Humans are not capable of digesting cellulose, but some of the enteric bacteria have this capability
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Portions of pre-mRNA that do NOT code for parts of a protein are called
A. introns. B. start codons. C. exons. D. stop codons. E. All of these except exons do not code for parts of a protein.