brings blood from the renal artery to the glomerulus
reticuloendothelial system
macrophages. phagocytic cells that "wander" throughout the tissues seeking out general bacteria and viruses; also includes neutrophils and eosinophils from the blood
peritubular capillary
capillary bed that is around convoluted tubules
collecting vessels
similar in anatomy to small veins; walls have three layers - 1) simple squamous, 2) smooth muscle, 3) connective tissue; help move lymph through the lymphatic system to the vena cava
chief cells
secrete pepsin, a component of gastric juice and enzyme necessary for digestion of proteins
