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6. Blood enters the glomerulus from what, and exits through what?

  • Enters through afferent artery and exits through efferent vein.
  • Enters through efferent arteriole, exits through afferent arteriole.
  • Enters through afferent arteriole, exits through efferent arteriole.
  • Enters through afferent arteriole, exits through afferent vein.

7. Approximately how much fluid is filtered through the Bowmans' capsules each day?

  • 50 pints
  • 180 litres
  • 25 litres
  • 100 litres
  • 8 pints

8. Blood that has passed through the glomerulus has a very negative water potential. Why is this important?

  • This helps water be reabsorbed later on.
  • Because there are lots of proteins in it.
  • Not as much carbon dioxide can be dissolved in the blood, which makes the pH higher.