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Which organ is the site of dietary vitamin D absorption?
kidney
What organ does most drug absorption takes place and why?
the kidney. not sure why
Where do filtration of the blood and re-absorption of nutrients occur?
filteration of blood:- is in the kidney absorption of nutrients :- is in the small intestine
What is an absorption pipette?
An absorption pipette is a glass apparatus used in the absorption of gases.
Calcium reabsorption by the kidneys is promoted by the hormone?
Parathyroid hormone not only increases the re-absorption of calcium from the kidney but it also helps absorption in the intestines by increasing the production of vitamin D activation which also occurs in the kidney.
How does absorption of fat differ from glucose?
Fat is absorbed by lacteals in the small intestine these have large surface areas to help with absorption and capillaries to absorb the fatty acids. Glucose and Amino acids is absorbed in the glomerulus in the kidney transported by the blood to the heart etc then it is reabsorbed in the bowman's capsule in the kidney.
What kidney process ensures that essential compounds such as vitamins and amino acids are not lost through urination?
selective absorption
What is an absorption cell?
An absorption cell is a container which allows light to pass through, used to store and study liquids and their optical absorption rate.
What has the author Paul P Leyssac written?
Paul P. Leyssac has written: 'The regulation of proximal tubular reabsorption in the mammalian kidney' -- subject(s): Absorption (Physiology), Angiotensins, Kidney tubules, Renal tubular transport
What is a cadaver kidney?
A kidney from a brain-dead organ donor used for purposes of kidney transplantation.
Is nephroptosis suppuration within the kidney?
No it does not mean suppuration in the kidney. It is a term used for a condition when the kidney lies abnormally low and sometimes the term floating kidney is also used for this condition
Dialysis is used to perform the function of?
Dialysis is the machin which is used to perform the function of Kidney .
