Urine Production Steps/Processes

Question 1

Glomerular Filtration

Answer 1

• The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluid.
• Fluid and small solutes are forced under pressure to flow from the glomerulus into the capsular space of the glomerular capsule.
• Bowman’s capsule is the filtration unit of the glomerulus

Question 2

Tubular Reabsorption

Answer 2

• The process by which solutes and water are removed from the tubular fluid and transported into the blood.
• Most of the reabsorption of the solutes necessary fro normal body function such as amino acids, glucose and salts takes place in the proximal part of the tubule.

Question 3

Tubular Secretion

Answer 3

• Tubular secretion is the transfer of materials from peritubular capillaries to the renal tubule and occurs mainly by active transport and passive diffusion
• Following secretion, urine leaves the kidney through the ureter.