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Figure 26.8
The Filtration Membrane
Process Diagrams Step-by-Step
Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Podocyte of visceral
layer of glomerular
(Bowman’s) capsule
Filtration slit
Pedicel
1
Fenestration (pore) of glomerular
endothelial cell: prevents filtration of
blood cells but allows all components
of blood plasma to pass through
(a) Details of filtration membrane
Pedicel of podocyte
Filtration slit
Basal lamina
Lumen of glomerulus
Fenestration (pore) of
glomerular endothelial cell
(b) Filtration membrane
TEM 78,000x
Podocyte of visceral
layer of glomerular
(Bowman’s) capsule
Filtration slit
Pedicel
1
Fenestration (pore) of glomerular
endothelial cell: prevents filtration of
blood cells but allows all components
of blood plasma to pass through
2
Basal lamina of glomerulus:
prevents filtration of larger proteins
(a) Details of filtration membrane
Pedicel of podocyte
Filtration slit
Basal lamina
Lumen of glomerulus
Fenestration (pore) of
glomerular endothelial cell
(b) Filtration membrane
TEM 78,000x
Podocyte of visceral
layer of glomerular
(Bowman’s) capsule
Filtration slit
Pedicel
1
Fenestration (pore) of glomerular
endothelial cell: prevents filtration of
blood cells but allows all components
of blood plasma to pass through
2
Basal lamina of glomerulus:
prevents filtration of larger proteins
3
Slit membrane between pedicels:
prevents filtration of medium-sized
proteins
(a) Details of filtration membrane
Pedicel of podocyte
Filtration slit
Basal lamina
Lumen of glomerulus
Fenestration (pore) of
glomerular endothelial cell
(b) Filtration membrane
TEM 78,000x
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