glomerulotubular balance

glomerulotubular balance
the balance between reabsorption of solutes in the proximal renal tubules and glomerular filtration, which must be maintained as constant as possible; if the glomerular filtration rate rises or falls, the rate of tubular reabsorption must rise or fall proportionally. Balance is maintained by neural, hormonal, and other mechanisms.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”