urine formation in nephron Flashcards
1
Q
formation of urine can be categorized in three ways
A
- filtration
- reabsorption
- secretion
2
Q
what does the glomerulus do when blood moves in
A
it acts as a high pressure filter
3
Q
where do the dissolved solutes go into and what do they create that is similar to blood plasma
A
they go to Bowmans capsule and create a filtrate
4
Q
how come blood cells do not enter Bowmans capsule
A
because they are too large to get through the membrane
5
Q
why do we need reabsorption
A
it is required to make sure enough fluid is kept to maintain homeostasis, otherwise we would dehydrate
6
Q
what process helps with reabsorption
A
active transport and passive transport
