Match the number of the indicated of a vertebrate nephron area with its main fun

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Match the number of the indicated of a vertebrate nephron area with its main function.

15. Match the number of the indicated of a vertebrate nephron area with its maig functinBale 4 Distal tubule (2 pts each) A) Fine tuning water elimination B) Active resorption of energy molecules, salts, & minerals 1.Bowman's C) Creation and maintenance of a "tonic sink" to attract water D) Active secretion of some toxins and poisons E) Entrance point of body fluid. capsule 5. Collecting duct 3. Loop of Henle To bladder Copyright 02007 Pearson Education, Inc, publighing as Benjamin Cumings

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A. Collecting duct. Collectiong duct prevents water elimination.

B. Distal tubule. It is the only site where active resorption of salt and energy molecules takes place.

C. Loop of Henle. It maintains a water sink so that collecting duct could effectively absorb water.

D. Proximal tubule. Secretion of toxins and poisons like urea, creatine takes place.

E. Bowmans capsule. Water enters from blood plasma to the bowmans capsule.

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