THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is one of the processes in urine formation?
A
Filtration from afferent arteriole
B
Tubular secretion
C
Glomerular resorption
D
Urine synthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During urine formation, the tubular cells secrete substances like hydrogen ions, potassium ions and ammonia into the filtrate. This process is called tubular secretion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The next step in urine formation is tubular secretion. Here, tubular cells secrete substances like hydrogen ions, potassium ions, etc into the filtrate. Through this process, the ionic, acid-base and the balance of other body fluids are maintained. The secreted ions combine with the filtrate and form urine.

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