Chapter 35, Problem 5RQ

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The process of filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.

Introduction:

There are three different processes through which are involved in the formation of urine. These are named as filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion. Filtration is the process through which small dissolved molecules and water is filtered out of the blood. During tubular reabsorption, filtering out nutrients and water are reabsorbed and waste remains. Tubular secretion is the process through which wastes are expelled into neurons.