Difference between Reabsorption and Filtration
Difference between Reabsorption and Filtration are in tabular form below –
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Reabsorption |
Filtration |
Definition |
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1. | Anactive process where absorbed substances are being reabsorbed again for normal body function and this process occurs in renal tubule, this is referred to as Reabsorption. | From plasma to renal tubule, the water and solutes movement which takes place in renal corpuscle is referred to as filtration. |
Function |
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2. | In the reabsorption process, the filtrate is concentrated. | In the filtration process, a diluted filtrate is produced. |
Process |
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3. | The process of reabsorption is an active process. | The process of Filtration is a passive process. |
Take place |
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4. | The process of reabsorption takes place at PCT, DCT, Loop of Henle, and the collecting duct of the nephron. | The process of filtration takes place at the Bowman’s capsule of the nephron. |
Process |
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5. | This process of reabsorption is a selective process. | This process of filtration is physical process. |
Movement |
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6. | In the reabsorption, movement of solute and water occurs because of osmotic pressure and oncotic pressure. | In the filtration, movement of solute and water occurs because of hydrostatic pressure. |