Capsula Glomeruli (Noun)
Meaning
Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The capsula glomeruli consists of two layers, a visceral layer and a parietal layer, which work together to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
- In the nephron, the capsula glomeruli is the site where the afferent arteriole delivers blood to be filtered by the glomerulus.
- The inner visceral layer of the capsula glomeruli is composed of podocytes, which have foot processes that interdigitate with the glomerular basement membrane.
- The outer parietal layer of the capsula glomeruli is a simple squamous epithelium that lines the Bowman's capsule and helps to filter the blood.
- Damage to the capsula glomeruli can lead to kidney disease and impaired renal function, as the glomerulus is unable to properly filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.