Forming urine

Definition

Forming urine is the physiological process by which the kidneys filter waste products, excess substances, and water from the bloodstream to produce urine. This intricate process involves various stages including filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

Related terms

Glomerular Filtration: The initial step in urine formation where blood is filtered at the glomerulus, a network of capillaries in the kidneys.

Tubular Reabsorption: A process where needed materials such as water and nutrients are reclaimed back into the bloodstream from the filtrate during urine formation.

Tubular Secretion: The selective movement of substances from the blood into the tubular fluid to be excreted as urine, aiding in detoxification and pH balance maintenance