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The Roles of the Nephron of the 120 ml of blood that is ... - Mrs Stovel

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How are PLASMA and FILTRATE alike?.• Both are clear, slightly yellow liquids•:• Both can be found in <strong>the</strong> kidney•:• Both contain water, salts, nutrients (ex. sugars)and nitrogenous (N) wastesv Plasma <strong>that</strong> <strong>is</strong> forced from <strong>the</strong> glomerulus through bowman'scapsule becomes filtratev Filtrate used to be plasma<strong>Nephron</strong> contains filtrateBloodvesselscontainplasmaHow are PLASMA and FILTRATE different?PLASMAv Found in <strong>blood</strong> vesselsv Not found in nephrons.• Contains <strong>blood</strong> cellsv Contains large proteinsv Has a lower concentration <strong>of</strong>N. wastes (such as urea)-:• Usually has more salts &nutrientsFILTRATE- Found in nephrons- Not found in <strong>blood</strong> vesselsDoes not contain <strong>blood</strong> cellsDoes not contain large proteins- Has a higher concentration <strong>of</strong> N.waste (except in bowman's capsule)- Usually has less salts & nutrients

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