The filtration membrane includes all except .
A)renal fascia
B)basement membrane
C)glomerular endothelium
D)podocytes

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The renal fascia is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire kidney and helps to anchor it in place. It is not part of the filtration membrane within the kidney. The other options (B, C, D) are all part of the filtration membrane. The basement membrane is a layer of extracellular matrix that separates the glomerulus from the surrounding Bowman's capsule, the glomerular endothelium provides a barrier between the blood and the filtrate, and podocytes are specialized cells that wrap around the glomerular capillaries and help to regulate filtration.

The Filtration Membrane Includes All Except