reabsorb Antonyms
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Meaning of reabsorb
reabsorb (v)
undergo resorption
reabsorb (v. t.)
To absorb again; to draw in, or imbibe, again what has been effused, extravasated, or thrown off; to swallow up again; as, to reabsorb chyle, lymph, etc.; -- used esp. of fluids.
reabsorb Sentence Examples
- The kidneys reabsorb essential substances like glucose and amino acids from the glomerular filtrate.
- Nephrons are responsible for reabsorbing water, electrolytes, and nutrients from the filtrate.
- The ascending limb of the loop of Henle aids in the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions.
- Proximal convoluted tubules actively reabsorb nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, and vitamins.
- The distal convoluted tubules regulate the reabsorption of sodium and water, influencing urine output.
- The collecting ducts fine-tune the reabsorption of water and ions, concentrating the urine.
- Aldosterone, a hormone, promotes the reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubules and collecting ducts.
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) stimulates water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, reducing urine volume.
- Impaired reabsorption in the nephrons can lead to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration.
- Diseases like diabetes insipidus disrupt the reabsorption of water, causing excessive urination.
FAQs About the word reabsorb
undergo resorptionTo absorb again; to draw in, or imbibe, again what has been effused, extravasated, or thrown off; to swallow up again; as, to reabsorb chyle,
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The kidneys reabsorb essential substances like glucose and amino acids from the glomerular filtrate.
Nephrons are responsible for reabsorbing water, electrolytes, and nutrients from the filtrate.
The ascending limb of the loop of Henle aids in the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions.
Proximal convoluted tubules actively reabsorb nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, and vitamins.
