A rise in the body fluid volume can cause the switching off of the osmoreceptors and suppress the release of the ADH in order to complete the... View Article
They are triggered by fluctuations in the body fluid volume, blood volume and ionic concentration.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar... View Article
The hormonal feedback mechanism involves the Juxtaglomerular apparatus, hypothalamus and even the heart to an extent.Stay tuned to BYJU’S... View Article
The presence of an interstitial gradient aids in the easier passing of water from the collecting tubule, hence causing the filtrate to be... View Article
In the vasa recta, the blood flow through both its limbs is in the countercurrent pattern.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.... View Article
The collecting duct extends from the kidney's cortex to the inner portion of the medulla.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.... View Article
In the Distal Convoluted Tubule, conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water occurs.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.... View Article
In the initial segments of the nephron, the reabsorption of water takes place passively.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar NEET Questions.... View Article
It is a significant step as it aids in maintaining the ionic and acid-base balance of the fluids of the base.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn... View Article
A drop in the glomerular filtration rate can trigger the Juxtaglomerular cells to liberate renin. This in turn can trigger the glomerular blood... View Article
Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) are specialized sensitive areas that are formed by the cellular alteration in the distal convoluted tube and the... View Article
It is because the blood that is filtered through the membranes is so fine that almost all the elements of the plasma, exception being the... View Article
In the Bowman's capsule, the podocytes are organized in an intricate way to provide some space which is referred to as slit pores or filtration... View Article
Glomerular filtration is the first step in the formation of urine that is performed by the glomerulus.Stay tuned to BYJU’S to learn similar... View Article
