Excretion Flashcards
1
Q
What is filtered out of the blood
A
Water Amino Acids Glucose Urea Inorganic material ions
2
Q
In the proximal convoluted tubule what is selectively reabsorbed into the blood
A
Most of the sugar
Mineral Ions
Amino acids
Water
3
Q
What are the functions of the Kidney
A
- To excrete waste products such as urea
2. Regulate water potential of the blood
4
Q
What is ultrafiltration
A
Where substances are filtered out of the blood and into long tubules surrounding the capillaries
5
Q
What is selective reabsorption
A
Where useful substances such such as glucose and the right amount of water are then reabsorbed back into the blood
6
Q
Where does ultrafiltration take place
A
Bowmans Capsule
7
Q
What is the arteriole called that takes blood into each glomelerus
A
Afferent arteriole
