6bio Flashcards
1
Q
How does the loop of henley assist blood pH
A
the blood rids extra H+.
2
Q
The PCT
-reabsorbed
A
Most water, ions and nutrients
3
Q
The DCT
-why hypertonic
-isosmotic
A
Sodium is pumped out via active transport in the ascending limb so the filtrate is hypertonic by the time it gets to the DCT. Consequently the DCT loses water. Filtrate entering the collecting duct is isosmotic with the plasma.
