3.6.4.3 Control of blood water potential Flashcards
1
Q
What is selective reabsorption?
A
Reabsorption of useful substances, such as glucose and the right amount of water, back into the blood.
2
Q
Which blood vessel supplies the kidney with blood?
A
renal artery
3
Q
What are the bundles of capillaries found in the cortex of the kidneys called?
A
Glomerulus/Glomeruli
4
Q
By which two processes are glucose reabsorbed from the PCT?
A
- Active transport
- Facilitated diffusion
