Equine Physiology Workbook

12. What is the difference between reabsorption and secretion?

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13. What substances does the PCT reabsorb? ______________________________________

14. What is aldosterone and why is it important for the secretion of K+?

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15. What type of urine is formed if fluid intake increases? Decreases?

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16. How does ADH work? ______________________________________________________

17. What part of the LOH is permeable to water? Permeable to solutes?

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18. List the structures that transport urine from the kidneys for excretion.

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19. How does the bladder know to empty? ________________________________________

20. Parathyroid hormone stimulates the reabsorption of what ion and where?

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