Tubular Secretion Flashcards
1
Q
What parts of the Kidney are part of tubular secretion?
A
PCT
DCT
CD
2
Q
What happens in tubular secretion?
A
Additional waste products are secreted into filtrste.
3
Q
What is the aim of tubular secretion?
A
Maintain a blood pH of 7.4
4
Q
How is the blood pH of 7.4 maintained?
A
Metabolism produces acids.
secretion of H+ into nephron fluid
secretion of ammonium NH4+ salts into fluid
5
Q
What happens in the DCT?
A
H+ enters
H20 Cl- Na- leaves
