Question

insert the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. filtration involves the movement of materials across the filtration membrane into the (click to select).
2. solutes are reabsorbed across the wall of the nephron by (click to select).
3. water is reabsorbed across the wall of the nephron by (click to select).
4. water and solutes that are reabsorbed across the wall of the nephron enter the (click to select).
5. tubular secretion involves the secretion of water and solutes across the wall of the nephron (click to select) the filtrate

Explanation:

1. Filtration occurs when materials move across the filtration membrane into the Bowman capsule.
2. Solutes are reabsorbed across the nephron wall by transport processes.
3. Water is reabsorbed across the nephron wall by osmosis.
4. Reabsorbed water and solutes enter the peritubular capillaries.
5. Tubular secretion involves secretion of water and solutes across the nephron wall into the filtrate.

Answer:

1. Bowman capsule
2. transport processes
3. osmosis
4. peritubular capillaries
5. into