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This is correct. This is the third layer of the glomerular filtration barrier and is characterised by podocytes wrapping around the glomerular capillaries. Podocytes are specialised epithelial cells with foot processes known as pedicels which help to filter out any larger molecules from entering the nephron.
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Epithelial layer of the Bowman's capsule
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This is incorrect. Whilst this is a layer of the glomerular filtration barrier, it is not made up of podocytes.
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b
Glomerular basement membrane
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This is incorrect. The proximal tubule epithelium is not a component of the glomerular filtration barrier. It is made up of the capillary endothelium, the glomerular basement membrane, and the epithelial layer of the Bowman's capsule. It is this third layer which is composed of podocytes.
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Proximal tubule epithelium
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This is incorrect. The collecting duct is not a component of the glomerular filtration barrier. It is made up of the capillary endothelium, the glomerular basement membrane, and the epithelial layer of the Bowman's capsule. It is this third layer which is composed of podocytes.
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Collecting duct
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This is incorrect. Whilst this is a layer of the glomerular filtration barrier, it is not made up of podocytes.
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c
Capillary endothelium
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Nephron Structure
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Renal Physiology
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Which layer of the glomerular filtration barrier is made up of podocytes with filtration slits between them?
a