proximal convoluted tubule

Cards (3)

    • Intricately coiled tubel between bowmans capsule and loop of henle
  • Reabsorption
    • passive transport of water via osmosis and ions, e.g. potassium and bicarbonate, via diffusion
    • active transport of glucose, salt and amino acids
  • Secretion
    • active transport of unwanted substances, e.g. drugs