Choose the incorrect statement
Ascending limb plays a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid.
The descending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water but impermeable to electrolytes.
The ascending limb is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively.
is lined by stratified epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption.
Revision Concept: Functions of Renal Tubules -
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT):
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is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption. Hence, the correct option is PCT is lined by stratified epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption.