Question

What is the composition of the glomerular filtrate that enters the nephron?

Answer 1

Glomerular Filtrate:

1. The substances which are filtered out from the glomerulus are called glomerular filtrate.
2. The glomerular filtrate is also known as nephric filtrate.

Composition of Glomerular filtrate:

1. The glomerular filtrate contains urea, water, vitamins, fatty acids, water, glucose, nitrogen, salts, etc.
2. The glomerular filtrate enters the nephrons for further filtration termed ultrafiltration.