THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETHRA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What process is used to return water to the capillaries?
A
filtration
B
reabosrption
C
secretion
D
excretion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tubular reabsorption is the process that moves solutes and water out of the filtrate and back into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reabsorption is the movement of water and solutes from the tubule back into the plasma. Reabsorption of water and specific solutes occurs to varying degrees over the entire length of the renal tubule. Bulk reabsorption, which is not under hormonal control, occurs largely in the proximal tubule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water reabsorption is by osmosis through water channels in the membrane. These water channels consist of a family of proteins called aquaporin.

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