What are the Structural Components of the Glomerulus?
The glomerulus is composed of a tuft of capillaries formed by the branching of the afferent arteriole. These capillaries are lined by a single layer of endothelial cells with unique features such as fenestrations, which facilitate the filtration process. The capillaries are supported by mesangial cells and a basement membrane that also contributes to the filtration barrier.
