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Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:03, 5 September 2008
, 12:03, 5 September 2008→H<sup>+</sup> and HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>
* This is an active secretion using a H<sup>+</sup> ATPase
* This is an active secretion using a H<sup>+</sup> ATPase
* Also a H<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup> ATPase antiporter
* Also a H<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup> ATPase antiporter
* The main function of this is maintaining [[Potassium Homeostasis - Physiology| potassium]]
* The main function of this is maintaining potassium
* HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> is reabsorbed here
* HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> is reabsorbed here