Chapter 8: Excretion in humans ( part 2, parts in kidney) Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the site of urine formation?
A
Nephron
2
Q
What are the parts in a nephron?
A
- Bowman’s capsule
- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule
3
Q
Where does selective reabsorption occur?
A
other parts ( e.g distal/ proximal tubule, loop of henle and collecting duct)
4
Q
Where does ultrafiltration occur?
A
Glomerulus
5
Q
What is ultrafiltration?
A
Where small molecules are filtered out of the blood by glomerulus.
6
Q
What are the 2 conditions required for ultrafiltration to take place?
A
Filter and force.
