Renal Histology

Question 1

Where does filtration occur

Answer 1

Filtration occurs exclusively in the renal corpuscle, across the filtration membrane.

Question 2

Where does water reabsorption occur?

Answer 2

Water reabsorption occurs primarily along the Proximal convoluted tubule and the descending limb of the nephron loop but also to a variable degree in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting system.

Question 3

Where does variable water reabsorption occur

Answer 3

It occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting system

Question 4

Where does solute reabsorption occur

Answer 4

It occurs along the proximal convoluted tubule the ascending limb of the nephron loop, the distal convoluted tubule, and the collecting system.

Question 5

Where does variable solute reabsorption or secretion occur

Answer 5

The proximal convoluted tubule, the distal convoluted tubule, and the collecting system.