High School Biology › Understanding Nephron Structure
Which of the following nephron segments reabsorbs water exclusively?
In the nephron, where does filtration take place?
What is the purpose of the glomerular basement membrane in filtration?
The __________ receives filtered blood and the __________ reabsorbs and secretes substances in the filtered fluid.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding nephrons?
I. A nephron includes the glomerulus and the collecting duct.
II. Most of reabsorption and secretion happens in the latter third of the nephron.
III. Most of the urine is created inside a nephron.
The proximal convoluted tubule is found in the __________ of the kidneys and the distal convoluted tubule is found in the __________ of the kidneys.
How does glucose leave the tubule lumen and enter proximal tubule cells during reabsorption?
What adaptation do desert animals exhibit that allows them to retain and reabsorb lots of water for survival in the dry environment?