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The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is
- Option 1)
distal convoluted tubule
- Option 2)
proximal convoluted tubule
- Option 3)
Bowman's capsule
- Option 4)
descending limb of Henle's loop
Answers (1)
FUNCTION OF THE TUBULES -
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
- wherein
PCT is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption. Nearly all of the essential nutrients, and 70-80 per cent of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by this segment
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) -
PCT also helps to maintain the pH and ionic balance of the body fluids by selective secretion of hydrogen ions, ammonia and potassium ions into the filtrate and by absorption of HCO3– from it
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Option 1)
distal convoluted tubule
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
proximal convoluted tubule
This option is correct
Option 3)
Bowman's capsule
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
descending limb of Henle's loop
This option is incorrect
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