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 Let’s warm up! The kidneys are responsible for the production of urine, but have you ever wondered what is different about them to be able to produce this fluid? There are forces that promote blood flow throughout the body. The forces present in the glomerular filtrate carried out by the kidneys are similar to those found in the systemic capillaries. Why then is the kidney capable of producing an ultrafiltrate? What makes them special and different?