The document discusses the process of urine formation, focusing on renal physiology and glomerular filtration. It describes the components of the filtration membrane, which include the glomerular capillary membrane, basement membrane, and the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule with pedicels (podocytes). This knowledge is essential for understanding how urine is formed in the kidneys.

1. URINE
FORMATION
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY

10. GLOMERULAR FILTRATION
FIRST PROCESS of urine formation
FILTRATION MEMBRANE=
• Glomerular capillary membrane
• Basement membrane
• Visceral layer of bowman’s capsule=
pedicles/ podocyes

11. PODOCYTES