Glomeruli of the Kidney

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Glomeruli of the kidney

The glomeruli are bundles of small blood vessels that project into the kidney. They help transport blood across the membrane of the kidney to filter wastes from the bloodstream.

Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: May 25, 2007

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