Overview Of Renal Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Where does glomerular filtration occur
A
In the renal corpuscle
2
Q
Do you know where the tubular reabsorption occurs
A
All along the renal tubule and collecting duct
3
Q
Do you know where tubular secretion occurs
A
All along the renal tubule and collecting duct
4
Q
Reabsorption is
A
The return of substances to the bloodstream
5
Q
Absorption is
A
Entry of new substances into the body as occurs in the gastrointestinal tract
6
Q
Secretion is
A
Removal of a substance from the blood
7
Q
To produce urine, nephrons and collecting ducts perform three basic steps
A
Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion
