Mr. Gupta has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, which is characterized by the loss of plasma proteins such as albumin into the urine. What impact will this have on his colloid osmotic pressure? How will this affect the net filtration pressure in his capillary beds? What effect will this likely cause?

Macula densa cells monitor the ________ concentration of the filtrate.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the juxtamedullary nephrons?

Cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons differ in the:

a. lengths of their nephron loops.

b. structure of the capillaries surrounding them.

c. structure of their renal corpuscles.

d. Both a and b are correct.

e. Both b and c are correct.

Which component of the renal corpuscle forms filtration slits?

Macula densa cells monitor the ________ concentration of the filtrate.