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Formation of Urine in Human Body: 3 Processes

The following points highlight the three processes of formation of urine in human body. The processes are: 1. Glomerular Filtration 2. Tubular Reabsorption 3. Tubular Secretion. Process # 1. Glomerular Filtration (= ultrafiltration, Fig. 19.14): On an average 1100-1200 ml of blood is filtered by the kidneys per minute. The glomerular capillaries are narrower than the afferent renal arterioles. Therefore, [...]

By |2016-09-06T07:53:54+00:00September 6, 2016|Urine Formation|Comments Off on Formation of Urine in Human Body: 3 Processes
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Urine: Composition, Constituents and Deposits

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of Urine 2. Constituents of Urine 3. Deposits. Composition of Urine: A. Volume: 1. A normal adult excretes daily from 1000 ml to 1800 ml of urine. The average is 1500 ml containing 60 gm. of solids. 2. The quantity depends on the water intake, external temperature, the diet and the [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:11+00:00August 3, 2016|Excretion|Comments Off on Urine: Composition, Constituents and Deposits
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