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How are renal sodium and chloride ions reabsorbed?

Renal sodium ions are primarily reabsorbed in the nephron's proximal tubule and loop of Henle through a combination of active transport processes involving sodium-potassium pumps and sodium-glucose co-transporters. Chloride ions mostly follow sodium reabsorption passively in response to the electrical gradient created by sodium transport. These processes help regulate blood pressure, volume, and electrolyte balance in the body.


How much filtrate is reabsorbed in each part of the nephron?

In the proximal tubule, about 65-70% of the filtrate is reabsorbed, mainly through the process of passive and active transport. In the loop of Henle, about 20% is further reabsorbed, while in the distal tubule and collecting duct, the final 10% of filtrate is reabsorbed, with the amount varying depending on the body's needs for water and electrolyte balance.


Which substance in not removed from the lumen of the renal tubules by active transport?

Water is not removed by active transport in the renal tubules. It is primarily reabsorbed passively through osmosis following the movement of solutes like sodium and glucose.


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What Substances is not reabsorbed by blood after it passes through the kidneys?

wastes


Is water reabsorbed or excreted through the urine?

Water (e.g. a mixture of fluid) is excreted through the urine.Fluids are reabsorbed from the large intestines and then shuttled to the kidneys. The kidneys process fluids for excretion.


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Which mechanisms reabsorb solutes from the glomerular filtrate?

Reabsorption of solutes in the glomerular filtrate primarily occurs through active transport and diffusion in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron. Key solutes such as glucose, amino acids, ions, and water are reabsorbed into the bloodstream in this segment of the nephron.


How is urea reabsorbed?

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.


What is reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule cells?

The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs water, glucose, amino acids, ions (such as sodium and potassium), and other nutrients from the filtrate back into the bloodstream. It also reabsorbs a majority of the filtered bicarbonate, as well as small proteins.


Is water reabsorbed by your body that passes through the kidney?

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What structures in the kidney transport glucose?

Glucose is reabsorbed in the kidney primarily at the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) through glucose transporters like SGLT2 and SGLT1. These transporters help in reabsorbing glucose from the filtrate back into the bloodstream to maintain glucose homeostasis.