QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
The loop of Henle consists of a thin descending segment and a thick ascending limb 20% of filtered water and 25% of filtered sodium are reabsorbed here in addition to potassium and chloride.
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d
Loop of Henle
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This is the specialized collection of capillaries that are responsible for the filtration of blood in the nephron. No absorption occurs here.
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e
Glomerulus
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Approximately 5% of filtered sodium is absorbed here and the distal tubule is impermeable to water.
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c
Distal convoluted tubule
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Less than 10% of filtered water and sodium ions are reabsorbed here. This is the final site for processing urine and therefore this part of the renal tubule determines urine output and composition.
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b
Medullary collecting ducts
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65% of filtered sodium and water is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. This is predominately sodium pump driven.
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a
Proximal convoluted tubule
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Salt Transport in the loop of Henle
Topic
168
Renal Physiology
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Where is the majority of sodium and water absorbed in the kidney?
a