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Meaning of glomeruli
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glomeruli (pl.)
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glomeruli Sentence Examples
- The glomeruli, small clusters of capillaries in the kidneys, filter blood.
- The glomeruli are the initial component of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
- Blood enters the glomeruli through afferent arterioles and exits through efferent arterioles.
- The filtration barrier of the glomeruli consists of the endothelial lining, the basement membrane, and the podocytes.
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of the kidneys' ability to filter blood.
- Damage to the glomeruli can lead to impaired kidney function and chronic kidney disease.
- Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause of glomerular damage.
- Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli.
- Immunoglobulin A nephropathy is a type of glomerulonephritis caused by the deposition of IgA antibodies in the glomeruli.
- Glomeruli play a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
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The glomeruli, small clusters of capillaries in the kidneys, filter blood.
The glomeruli are the initial component of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
Blood enters the glomeruli through afferent arterioles and exits through efferent arterioles.
The filtration barrier of the glomeruli consists of the endothelial lining, the basement membrane, and the podocytes.
