Tubular Reabsorption And Tubular Secretion

Question 1

What substance is typically reabsorbed by the tubules

Answer 1

Glucose, water, sodium and amino acids

Question 2

Which hormones affects the extent of na+, ca2+ and water reabsorption as well as k+ secretion by the renal tubules

Answer 2

Aldosterone, atrial natriuretic peptide, antidiuretic hormone and parathyroid hormone

Question 3

Aldosterone increases water excretion

Answer 3

Wrong increases water reabsorption

Question 4

Aldosterone decreases sodium and water retention in blood

Answer 4

Wrong increases

Question 5

Aldosterone increases potassium concentrate in the blood

Answer 5

Wrong deceased potassium

Question 6

Aldosterone decreases blood pressure

Answer 6

Wrong increases due to increasing water reabsorption

Question 7

What is responsible for water resbsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and throughout the collecting duct

Answer 7

Antidiuretic hormone

Question 8

What is the major function of the renal tubule

Answer 8

Reabsorption