Excretion - kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
PCT
A
a tube which the glomerular filtrate passes into first. all glucose is selectively removed from the nephron via active transport.
2
Q
Loop of Henle
A
attached to the PCT it is a tube which reabsorbs most of the water by osmosis.
3
Q
Collecting duct
A
The brain detects water deficiency so excretes ADH ( a hormone) the collecting duct receives this info and becomes more permeable so that water is re-absorbed into the blood.
