5.3.12

Urine Production

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Kidneys - Urine Production

Each kidney contains millions of very small structures called nephrons. There are two stages in the process of urine production. These stages happen in every nephron.

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Ultrafiltration

  • The blood is filtered and all water, urea and salts move into the nephron tubule.
  • Blood cells and proteins remain in the blood as they are too big to move across the capillary walls.
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Selective reabsorption

  • Useful substances, including some water, are reabsorbed from the tubule back into the bloodstream.
  • This leaves all urea, excess salts and excess water in the tubule.
  • This mixture forms urine, which is collected by the kidneys and travels to the bladder to be stored and then excreted.

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