44.3 excretory process Flashcards

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how does excretion work

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1- filtration of body fluid
2-reabsorption
3- secretion
4-excretion

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filtration

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the body fluid is filtrated where large molecules cannot pass into the excretory tubule and small molecules like salts sugars amino acids pass through

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filtrate

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the mall molecules like salts sugars amino acids that pass through

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reabsorption

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recovers useful molecules from the filtrate and returns it to the body

(active transport)

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secretion

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selective ext rations of toxins and excess ions are extracted and added to the contents as well

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exctretion

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leaves the body as urine

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