The Energy-Dependent Step in Na⁺ Reabsorption Involves the ____________________ Located

question 132

Short Answer

The energy-dependent step in Na⁺ reabsorption involves the ____________________ located at the ____________________ membrane of the tubular cell.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that contribute to acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and other substances from the filtered blood.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where significant salt and water reabsorption and secretion of ions into the urine occur, aiding in the regulation of blood pressure, volume, and pH.

Filtrate

The liquid that has passed through a filter, often referring to the fluid that passes through the kidney's nephrons during the process of urine formation.