44.3 excretory process Flashcards
1
Q
how does excretion work
A
1- filtration of body fluid
2-reabsorption
3- secretion
4-excretion
2
Q
filtration
A
the body fluid is filtrated where large molecules cannot pass into the excretory tubule and small molecules like salts sugars amino acids pass through
3
Q
filtrate
A
the mall molecules like salts sugars amino acids that pass through
4
Q
reabsorption
A
recovers useful molecules from the filtrate and returns it to the body
(active transport)
5
Q
secretion
A
selective ext rations of toxins and excess ions are extracted and added to the contents as well
6
Q
exctretion
A
leaves the body as urine