During excretion of urea there is also a corresponding re-absorption of water in...
Question
During excretion of urea there is also a corresponding re-absorption of water into the blood. This re-absorption takes place in the
Options
A) uriniferous tubules
B) Bowman's capsule
C) glomerulus
D) malpighian capsule
E) renal artery
Related Lesson: Kidney Function and Physiology | The Excretory System
The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
The uriniferous tubule is the functional unit of the kidney, composed of a long convoluted portion (nephron) and an intrarenal collecting duct, through which renal filtrate from the renal corpuscle flows and is changed to urine by reabsorption and secretion.
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The uriniferous tubule is the functional unit of the kidney, composed of a long convoluted portion (nephron) and an intrarenal collecting duct, through which renal filtrate from the renal corpuscle flows and is changed to urine by reabsorption and secretion.