Renal system Flashcards
1
Q
the outer portion of the kidney is called what?
A
renal cortex
2
Q
the majority of reabsorption of solutes and water occurs in which segment of the renal tubule?
A
proximal tubule
3
Q
what is the process which substances are reabsorbed into the blood?
A
tubular reabsorption
4
Q
what does tubular reabsorption involve?
A
passive transport, active transport
5
Q
what are two examples of passive transport?
A
diffusion and osmosis
