24.3

Question 1

The process of filtration occurs at the __________.

collecting duct

proximal tubule

renal corpuscle

distal tubule

Answer 1

The process of filtration occurs at the __________.

collecting duct

proximal tubule

renal corpuscle

distal tubule

Question 2

Which statement best describes the function of tubular reabsorption?

moves blood plasma through the filtration membrane of the glomerular capillaries.

moves items from the peritubular capillary blood into the filtrate.

reclaims items from filtrate and returns them to the blood.

removes toxins from the blood that was not filtered.

Answer 2

Which statement best describes the function of tubular reabsorption?

moves blood plasma through the filtration membrane of the glomerular capillaries.

moves items from the peritubular capillary blood into the filtrate.

reclaims items from filtrate and returns them to the blood.

removes toxins from the blood that was not filtered.