GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a process in the urinary system?
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glomular filtration
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glomular reabsorption
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tubular secretion
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tubular reabsorption
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option (a) excretion. The three processes of urine formation are glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
Detailed explanation-2: -As blood flows through the glomerulus, blood pressure pushes water and solutes from the capillaries into the capsule through a filtration membrane. This glomerular filtration begins the urine formation process.
Detailed explanation-3: -Urea is not reabsorbed during urine formation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Glomerular filtrate does not contain proteins.
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