Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 9RC
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The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT).
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The first part of the renal tubule is called as proximal convoluted tubule. The main function of PCT is reabsorption.
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Chapter 26 Solutions
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Prob. 4RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 5RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 26 - Prob. 11RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 12RFTCh. 26 - The urinary system does all of the following...Ch. 26 - The renal sinus is (a) the innermost layer of...Ch. 26 - Prob. 15RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 17RFTCh. 26 - 18. The ureters and urinary bladder are lined by...Ch. 26 - Prob. 19RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 20RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 21RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 1RCCh. 26 - Prob. 2RCCh. 26 - Prob. 3RCCh. 26 - 4. Where is the glomerulus located in a nephron?
Ch. 26 - Prob. 5RCCh. 26 - Prob. 6RCCh. 26 - 7. What is the trigone of the urinary bladder?
Ch. 26 - Prob. 8RCCh. 26 - Prob. 9RCCh. 26 - Prob. 10RCCh. 26 - Prob. 1CTCh. 26 - Prob. 2CTCh. 26 - Prob. 3CT
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- What force moves urine through the nephron and ureters?arrow_forward1) What substances are reabsorbed from the tubules by active reabsorption and what substances by diffusion? 2) What substances are actively secreted by the tubules, and in what parts of the tubules are these substances secreted?arrow_forwardWhich of the structures listed is responsible for the gretesrt amount of reabsorption from filtrate? (A) proximal convoluted tubule (B) distal convolutes tubule (C) ascending limp of loop of henle (D) descending limb of loop of henlearrow_forward
- Which of the following substances does NOT appear in normal filtrate within the distal convoluted tubule? Question options: A) Sodium ions C) Water D) Glucosearrow_forwardThe proximal convoluted tubule is primarily responsible for 1.) Reabsorption 2.) Blood pressure 3.) Secreation of waste 4.) Filtrationarrow_forwardWhat is responsible for the movement of urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?arrow_forward
- Which structure carries urine from kidney to urinary bladder?arrow_forwardDescribe the composition of filtrate that enters into the Proximal Convoluted Tubule immediately after Bowman’s capsule.arrow_forwardWhy are proteins said to be transported rather than simply reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule?arrow_forward
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