PHYSIOLOGY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM - Tubular secretion Flashcards
1
Q
What is Tubular secretion ?
A
is the movement of substances out of the blood and into tubular fluid
2
Q
Descending limb of the loop of Henle secretes what via diffusion?
A
urea
3
Q
What do the Distal and collecting tubules secrete?
A
potassium, hydrogen, and ammonium ions
4
Q
What is the hormone that targets the cells of the distal and collecting tubule cells?
A
Aldosterone
5
Q
What is the hormone that targets the cells of the distal and collecting tubule cells?
A
Aldosterone
6
Q
Aldosterone causes increased activity of the what?
A
sodium-potassium pumps
7
Q
Secretion of hydrogen ions increases or decreses with increased blood hydrogen ion concentration?
A
increases
