Which of the following is true regarding urea?
Urea Urea transpoed UT1, UT2 {UT- urea transpoer} Urea transpo is under the influence of ADH Contributes to 40 % of interstitial osmolarity Recycled & excreted in a concentrated manner. Urea reabsorption: - Urea is freely filtered 50 % of urea is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule with the reabsorption of water (solvent drag) Its secreted in thin ascending limb of LOH, In the CD, urea is reabsorbed together with water.
Transpoed through aquaporins
Re-absorbed in proximal tubule
No role in concentration of urine
Resorption is independent of ADH
Excretory System (Kidney, Bladder) Acid-Base Balance