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What are the three basic process that occur in the nephron?
Filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion
Where does the reabsorption of glucose primarily occur in the kidneys?
in the proximal tubules
How does water reabsorption in kidneys occur?
by osmosis through tubular aquaporins
Where does Most electrolyte reabsorption by the renal tublues occur?
Proximal tubule
Where does reabsorption primarily occur in the urinary system?
Proximal tubule
How does osomosis occur in the human body?
The reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules back into the blood depends on osmosis.
The processes of filtration and reabsorption that occur in the nephron lead to the formation of?
Urine formation in the kidney
What part of the renal tubule does reabsorption occur?
The Proximal Convoluted Tubules (PCT). The brush border cells of the PCT increase the cell's suface, which then helps with reabsorption.
How does sodium reabsorption affect water reabsorption?
If sodium reabsorption increases, water reabsorption increases as well.
What is the function of tubular reabsorption?
Tubular reabsorption is the movement of filtrate from renal tubules back into blood in response to the body's specific needs.
What does the term 'decussation' mean and where does it occur?
decussation = cross over and occurs mainly in the medulla oblongata
What are the three steps of urine formation and in what part of the nephron does each occur?
Urine formation and the adjustment of blood composition involve three major processes: glomerular filtration by the glomeruli, and tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion in the renal tubules. In addition, the collecting ducts work in concert with the nephrons to concentrate or dilute the urine..Functions of the nephrons include filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion. Via these functional processes, the kidneys regulate the volume, composition, and pH of the blood, and eliminate nitrogenous metabolic wastes.
