Tubular Secretion MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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MEDIUMDuring tubular secretion, the thick segment of the ascending loop of Henle secretes
Hypertonic urine secretion depends on
Which of the materials are secreted from the proximal convoluted tubule?
________ is an important step in urine formation as it helps in the maintenance of the ionic and acid-base balance of body fluids
Ammonia is secreted into filtrate in which part of the nephron ?
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Urine Formation: Tubular Secretion
- It is a process in which the renal tubules excrete additional waste from the bloodstream into the filtrate.
- It occurs as follows:
- In PCT: Creatinine, hippuric acid, pigments, drugs, hydrogen ions and ammonia are actively secreted into the filtrate from the interstitial fluid.
- In Loop of Henle: The thick segment of the ascending loop of Henle secretes urea.
- In DCT: Potassium, hydrogen ions, ammonia, bicarbonate ions are secreted into the filtrate here.
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