Ultrafiltrate differs from blood plasma by lacking cells, platelets, and large molecules (e.g., proteins). However, the concentrations of filtered substances such as glucose, salt, and urea are initially identical in both.
Ultrafiltrate lacks cells, platelets, and large molecules like proteins, which are present in blood plasma. However, the concentrations of filtered substances like glucose, salt, and urea are the same in both.
| Front | Compare the composition of ultrafiltrate as it enters the nephron and blood plasma. |
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| Back | Ultrafiltrate vs blood plasma:
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