Essential Processes & Structures
Nephron Components:
- Bowman's capsule
- Glomerulus
- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Collecting duct
Urine Formation Steps:
- Glomerular Filtration:
- Blood pressure driven
- Ultrafiltration
- Formation of glomerular filtrate
- Tubular Reabsorption:
- Selective reabsorption
- Active and passive transport
- Water, glucose, amino acids
- Tubular Secretion:
- H+, K+ and NH3
- Drug elimination
- pH maintenance
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