Glomerulus

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Web Resources for Glomerulus
Relevant Clinical Literature
Pubmed on Glomerulus
RCT with Glomerulus
Systematic reviews of Glomerulus
Glomerulus in N Eng J Med, Lancet, JAMA, BMJ
Glomerulus in Cochrane Collaboration
TRIP Database on Glomerulus
Google Scholar on Glomerulus
Bandolier on Glomerulus
UK Guidance
NHS Evidence on Glomerulus
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases -DARE & NHS EED (evaluates reliability of research)
Nice Guidance on Glomerulus
Prodigy Guidance on Glomerulus
Other Wikis
Medpedia on Glomerulus (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Glomerulus (Less technical, ? quality control)
Glomerulus structure

Capillaries supplied by afferent arterioles pass by a blind end of the nephron. Blood is filtered by the capillary endothelium and the endothelium of Bowman's capsule. This makes up the glomerular membrane, and allows free filtration of neutral substances less than 4nm. Those over 8nm are excluded. The blood then leaves via efferent arterioles. Blood flow to the kidneys means they filter ~180 litres/day.

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