L17: Reabsorption, secretion and excretion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 key exchange processes that happen at the kidneys?
A
Reabsorption, secretion and excretion
2
Q
Apical membrane
A
3
Q
Basolateral membrane
A
4
Q
Reabsorption
A
5
Q
Secretion
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6
Q
where does most of the re-absorption happen?
A
Proximal tubule
7
Q
How to calculate amount excreted:
A
Amount = (amount filtered into tubule) + (amount secreted into tubule) - (amount reabsorbed into blood)
8
Q
does secretion happen at the bowman’s capsule?
A
not filtration happens here
