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What is Glomerular Filtration? – Video
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- The glomerulus is unique because it has two arteries, one going in and one going out. Both of the arterials have valves.
- The glomerulus is filled with little pores.
- Glomerular pressure impacts filtration.
- Glomerular filtrate is the fluid that is pressed out of the glomerular capillaries. It is similar to plasma but without protein.
- The body makes about 125ml of glomerular filtrate per minute.
- The glomerular filtration rate formula is explained.
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