Noun
A small pipe or fistular body; a little tube.
A minute tube lined with glandular epithelium; as, the uriniferous tubules of the kidney.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAmino acids are reabsorbed by sodium dependent transporters in the proximal tubule. Source: Internet
Increased aldosterone levels results in salt and water absorption in the distal collecting tubule. Source: Internet
Over time the BUN:Cr will decrease due to tubule epithelial damage. citation The increased nephron tubular pressure causes increased reabsorption of urea, elevating it abnormally relative to creatinine. Source: Internet
Reabsorption of vital nutrients Glucose at normal plasma levels is completely reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. Source: Internet
There are several classes, which act at different points in the water resorption portion of the kidney tubule. Source: Internet
The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) or indomethacin can be used to create mild hypovolemia which encourages salt and water uptake in proximal tubule and thus improve nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Source: Internet