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What happens with an increase in the solute concentration of the filtrate in the lumen of the nephron tubules?
An increase in the solute concentration of the filtrate leads to an increase in osmotic pressure in the nephron tubules. This triggers more water reabsorption from the filtrate, reducing urine volume and maintaining overall body fluid balance.
Plasma contains a much greater concentration of what than glomerular filtrate?
Proteins. Plasma contains a higher concentration of proteins compared to glomerular filtrate due to selective reabsorption of essential proteins by the kidney tubules.
What happens to glucose which the nephron along with a filtrate?
Glucose in the filtrate is reabsorbed from the nephron back into the bloodstream through the walls of the renal tubules. This process occurs mainly in the proximal convoluted tubule, where glucose transporters actively reabsorb glucose to maintain its concentration in the blood. If there is excess glucose that cannot be reabsorbed, it may be excreted in the urine.
Where is the glomerulus filtrate?
The glomerulus filtrate is located within the Bowman's capsule, which is the initial part of the kidney tubule where the glomerular filtrate is collected before being processed further in the renal tubules.
Why is urea concentration higher in the urine than in the filtrate?
Urea concentration is higher in urine than in the filtrate because the kidneys reabsorb water and certain solutes during the filtration process. As the filtrate passes through the renal tubules, water is reabsorbed, concentrating the remaining solutes, including urea. Additionally, urea is actively secreted from the blood into the tubular fluid, further increasing its concentration in the final urine. This process helps regulate nitrogen waste excretion while conserving water.
Why does the filtrate become hypotonic?
The filtrate becomes hypotonic because during filtration in the nephron, water and small solutes are pushed through the glomerular membrane into the renal tubules. This process results in a dilute solution with lower solute concentration compared to the blood plasma.
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubules in urine formation?
reabsorption of most of the required substances from the filtrate
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubules in urine formation?
reabsorption of most of the required substances from the filtrate
What region of the kidney you would find glomerular capsules?
The bowman's capsule collects the filtrate and it enters the tubules. All glucose is reabsorbed immediately into the blood capillaries. As the rest of the filtrate travels through the tubules water and salts needed by the body are reabsorbed into the blood capillaries.yo yo
What is increased back diffusion?
Increased back diffusion refers to the movement of a substance from the filtrate back into the bloodstream in the kidney tubules. This process can occur when there is high concentration of a substance in the filtrate, leading to reabsorption of that substance. Increased back diffusion can affect the overall efficiency of kidney function in regulating the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
What isa the function renal pelvis in excretory system?
The renal pelvis collects urine filtrate from the collecting tubules.
What happens to the glomerular filtrate as it passes to the ureter?
As the glomerular filtrate passes through the renal tubules, it undergoes reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients back into the bloodstream. Waste products and excess substances that were not reabsorbed are left behind and eventually become urine. The final urine then passes through the ureter into the bladder for storage and eventual elimination.
