Ultrafiltration in the Kidney

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Blood enters through the efferent arteriole, this splits into many capillaries which make up the glomerulus. This causes high hydrostatic pressure of the blood.

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Water and small molecules (eg glucose and mineral ions) are forced out of the capillaries and are for the glomerulus filtrate.

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Large proteins and blood cells are too big to fit through gaps in capillary endothelium, so remain in the blood. Blood leaves via the efferent arteriole.

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