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NO BLOOD CELLS AND PROTEIN ARE PRESENT IN GLOMERULAR FILTRATE WHY?
The size of the filtration slits restricts the passage of large molecules (eg, albumin) and cells (eg, red blood cells and platelets). In addition, foot
processes have a negatively-charged coat (glycocalyx) that limits the filtration of negatively-charged molecules, such as albumin. (protein).The filtration barrier is formed by three components: the diaphragms of the filtration slits, the thick glomerular basement membrane, and the glycocalyx secreted by podocytes.


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