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Incorrect - Pseudostratified columnar is found in areas where secretion and protection are the primary functions. For example, the respiratory tract. It does not form the filtration barrier in the renal glomerulus.
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d
Pseudostratified Columnar
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Correct - Simple squamous epithelium facilitates exchange functions, including the exchange of gases or chemicals. It is found in the alveoli of the lungs, glomerulus of the kidneys, and capillaries.
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a
Simple Squamous
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Incorrect - Stratified squamous epithelium is designed for protection. It is the epithelium found at many of the body openings, such as the vagina, anal canal, and mouth. It does not form the filtration barrier in the renal glomerulus.
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b
Stratified Squamous
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Incorrect - Transitional epithelium lines the bladder, urethra, and ureters. It has multiple layers and allows tissues to stretch. It does not form the filtration barrier in the renal glomerulus.
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Transitional
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Incorrect - Simple columnar epithelium is designed to facilitate motility, absorption, and processing. It has a high organelle density and potential for energy reserves. It does not form the filtration barrier in the renal glomerulus.
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c
Simple Columnar
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Glomerulus Structure
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Renal Physiology
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A 55-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents to his GP with increased swelling in his legs. He also reports a loss of appetite and persistent nausea, but no vomiting.

Which of the following types of epithelium forms the filtration barrier in the glomerulus?
a