The paracelular route allows substances to pass between tubular cells, as the junctions are leaky to water, involving solvent drag.
La vía paracelular permite que las sustancias pasen entre las células tubulares, ya que las uniones son permeables al agua, y se produce arrastre por disolvente.
| Front | What is the paracellular route of reabsorption? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Substances pass b/w tubal cells 2. Junctions b/w epithelial cells are leaky and allow water to pass through 3. Solvent drag |
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