Secretion Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What is secretion?
A
process where the renal tubules extracts chemical from the capillary blood and secretes them into the tubular fluid
2
Q
What types of things are secreted back into urine? Why and how?
A
- hydrogen ions: regulates blood pH
- potassium ions: maintains electrolyte balance
- ammonium ions: eliminate excess acid
- urea: increase its concentration in the urine
- uric acid: eliminate it from the body
- creatinine: ensure its complete excretion
