Unit III - Quiz 2 Flashcards
Occurs all along the renal tubule except at the descending limb of the nephron loop
Tubular Reabsorption
Movement of the materials from the peritubular capillaries into the renal tubule
Tubular Secretion
Movement of materials from the renal tubule into the peritubular capillaries
Tubular Reabsorption
The first step in urine production
Glomerular Filtration
Main stage that functions in the conservation of water
Concentration
It’s how we actively get rid of excess potassium and hydrogen ions from the blood
Tubular Secretion
It’s how we avoid losing nutrients in the urine
Tubular Reabsorption
Produces the filtrate
Glomerular Filtration
Two stages that add materials to the urine
Glomerular Filtration
Tubular Secretion
Two stages that remove substances from the urine
Tubular Reabsorption
Concentration