Describe the synthesis of glomerular filtrate from the blood

Ultrafiltration in the glomerulus caused by high hydrostatic pressure due to the diameter of the afferent tubule being larger than that of the efferent tubule forcing smaller blood plasma, ions and other bio molecules through capillary endothelium pores through the basement membrane and podocyte cells creating glomerular filtrate

RN
Answered by Ram N. Biology tutor

2981 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How is an action potential generated?


How are enzymes involved in the process of DNA replication?


How do organelles work together to produce and release proteins from a cell


What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning