Answer: Renal threshold.
- A Renal threshold
- B Filtration pressure
- C Osmotic limit
- D Storage capacity
Correct answer: A. Renal threshold
Explanation: Below the renal threshold all glucose is reabsorbed; above it the carriers saturate and glucose spills into the urine.
Filtrate flows through four functionally distinct stages of the nephron: Bowman's capsule filters blood, the PCT reabsorbs most useful substances unconditionally, the Loop of Henle builds a concentration gradient via counter-current exchange, the DCT secretes selected substances, and the collecting duct performs the final ADH-controlled water reabsorption.
Concept context
Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.
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