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filters the blood to prevent blood cells and proteins from entering into the filtrate and to allow the passage of blood plasma.
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∙ 8y agoThree main sections make up the renal tubule:
Proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henley, and the distal convoluted tubule.
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Does the body adjust its pH by glomerular filtration?
No. The body adjusts its pH through tubular secretion (of H+ ions).
Are mitochondria cells like kidneys?
In shape they are tubular with rounded edges.In function they are like power houses
Is glomerular hydrostatic pressure the same as hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capsule?
no
What structure reabsorbs the most glomerular filtrate?
The proximal convoluted tubule. It reabsorbs almost 99% of the glomerular filtrate.
Describe the effect of increasing the beaker pressure on glomerular pressure?
An increase in beaker pressure causes an increase in glomerular pressure.
What are the three basic process that occur in the nephron?
Filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion
What are the three stages of production?
1.glomerular filtration by the glomeruli2.tubular reabsorption by the renal tubules3.tubular secretion by the renal tubules
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.
Where is the primary site at which tubular secretion occur?
Tubular secretion is a part of urine formation occurring within the nephrons of the kidneys. After glomerular filtration, in which fluids from the blood pass into the glomerular capsule of the renal tubule, the filtrate is subject to tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion within the convoluted tubules and collecting ducts of the nephrons.
What is the mechanism of urine formation?
The mechanism of urine formation takes place by three steps. they are glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion.
Does the body adjust its pH by glomerular filtration?
No. The body adjusts its pH through tubular secretion (of H+ ions).
Approximately what percentage of water that leaves the blood each day by glomerular filtration returns to the blood by tubular reabsorption?
99%
What does the medical abbreviation GFR mean?
Glomerular Filtration RateThe GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate, and assesses kidney function.
What are the steps of filtration of blood in the kidneys?
These are 1. Glomerular filtration, 2. Selective re-absorption and 3. Tubular secretion. All these three steps are performed in kidney nephrons.
What are the 3 steps of blood filtration in the kidneys?
These are 1. Glomerular filtration, 2. Selective re-absorption and 3. Tubular secretion. All these three steps are performed in kidney nephrons.
What does the medical abbreviation GFR E mean?
Est GFR is the estimated glomerular filtration rate. It's a calculation based on blood chemistry values to guess the patient's kidney function.
What does the GFR test for on the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?
The GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate, and assesses kidney function.
