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what segment of the renal tubule is the DCT |
the third segment |
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where does the initial portion of the DCT pass |
between the afferent and efferent arterioles |
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what is the size of the DCT compared to the PCT |
it has a smaller diameter than the PCT |
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what type of cells do the DCT have |
cuboidal cells with few microvilli, epithelial cells lack microvilli *because most water and solutes have been reabsorbed |
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what are the 3 processes of the DCT |
1. active secretion of ions, acids, drugs, and toxins in the urine 2. selective reabsorption of Na and Cl ions from tubular fluid 3. selective reabsorption of water (concentrates tubular fluid) |
