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

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The renal fascia is not a component of the filtration membrane. It is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the kidney and helps to anchor it in place within the abdominal cavity. The other three choices (basement membrane, glomerular endothelium, and podocytes) all contribute to the filtration membrane within the kidney.

The Filtration Membrane Includes All Except ________