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40-50 % of filtered urea is reabsorbed through passive diffusion in the Proximal Convoluted Tubules. Loop of Henle, Distal Convoluted Tubules and Cortical Collecting Ducts are impermeable to urea. But secretion of urea happens in descending Loop of Henle (This helps to maintain the osmotic gradient in the medulla of the Kidney). There is also re-absorption of urea in the medullary collecting ducts.

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Which filtrates is not reabsorbed in signiticant quantities in the bloodstream by the nephrons?

Large proteins such as albumin are not reabsorbed in significant quantities in the bloodstream by the nephrons in the kidneys. These proteins remain in the glomerular filtrate and are eventually excreted in the urine.


Why do urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration occurs?

Urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration due to the buildup of waste products in the blood that are normally removed by the kidneys. When filtration is impaired, these waste products are not excreted efficiently, leading to their accumulation in the bloodstream. This can occur in conditions such as kidney disease or dehydration.


The sequence of structures that urea passes through in the nephron is?

Urea in the blood is filtered by the glomerulus into the Bowman's capsule, then it travels through the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct. Urea can be reabsorbed and recycled back into the blood at various points along the nephron.


Substance that is excreted by the nephron after all of the useful products have been reabsorbed into the blood?

Kidney filters about 180 liters of blood, through nephrons. About 178 liters are reabsorbed. It may surprise you that why kidneys do so much exercise. Reason is that, the waste products of metabolism specially urea and creatinine are very poisonous for brain and body wants to get rid of them at any cost. So urea, creatinine and other waste products of excretion( Like metabolites of drugs and poisonous substances.) are excreted by kidneys.


What are the substances reabsorbed in distal convoluted tubule?

When blood is filtered at the glomerulus (filter unit) of the kidney, some substances don't even make it into the nephron. These include proteins, which are simply too big to diffuse from the capillaries and across the Bowman's capsule. As for what substances are reabsorbed (by active transport) into the bloodstream from the nephron, these include glucose, which is too valuable to be lost in urine. Urea and other substances are lost in the urine.

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Why concentration of urea increased in PCT?

Urea is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of the nephron through both paracellular and transcellular pathways. The high water permeability and abundant transporters in the PCT facilitate the reabsorption of urea. If there is an increase in urea concentration in the filtrate, more urea will be reabsorbed passively and actively in the PCT to maintain urea balance in the body.


Which filtrates is not reabsorbed in signiticant quantities in the bloodstream by the nephrons?

Large proteins such as albumin are not reabsorbed in significant quantities in the bloodstream by the nephrons in the kidneys. These proteins remain in the glomerular filtrate and are eventually excreted in the urine.


Which substances present in the glomerular filtrate but not normally in urine?

glucose and amino acids, because they are selectively reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.


What is the main substance in chromosomes?

Urine consists of Urea, salts and other waste products that do not get reabsorbed into the blood capillaries. It also consists of water.EDIT


What substances are removed from the filtrate and reabsorbed by the capillaries?

Substances like glucose, amino acids, and ions are reabsorbed by capillaries in the kidney. Waste products like urea and creatinine are typically removed from the filtrate and excreted in urine.


Why does the concentration of urea increase in the collecting duct?

The collecting duct is responsible for reabsorbing water in response to antidiuretic hormone (ADH). When water is reabsorbed, urea becomes more concentrated in the filtrate that remains in the collecting duct, leading to an increase in its concentration.


What gets filtered out in the nephron?

In the nephron, waste products such as urea, excess salts, and water are filtered out of the blood. These substances are then either reabsorbed back into the bloodstream or excreted as urine.


Why do urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration occurs?

Urea and ammonia levels increase after filtration due to the buildup of waste products in the blood that are normally removed by the kidneys. When filtration is impaired, these waste products are not excreted efficiently, leading to their accumulation in the bloodstream. This can occur in conditions such as kidney disease or dehydration.


What is the function of the loop of Henie?

well urea salts crap like that is filtered through the glomerus were it then becomes filtrate (made up of the urea slats i think glucose too) it then travels down the loop of henley where the glucose is reabsorbed by the blood but the waste product are carried off to the bladder :)


How is urea transported in the blood plasma?

nitrogenous waste is carried through the blood. the waste passes into the nephrons (kidney cells) inside the nephrons the blood passes through "the loop of henly" in which the waste is pulled out of the blood and send to the bladder to be concentrated as urea


Why are the renal plasma clearances of glucose urea and creatinine different?

Renal plasma clearances of glucose, urea, and creatinine are different due to variations in their reabsorption and secretion mechanisms in the kidney. Glucose is almost completely reabsorbed, while urea has variable reabsorption rates, and creatinine is primarily excreted without reabsorption. This difference in handling by the kidney results in different clearance values for each substance.


What substances is normally present in urine?

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