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Glomeruli of the Kidney


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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.


Last Updated: May 17, 2011
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

Tushar J. Vachharajani, MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology


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