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The functions of  DCT  involve

Option: 1

Conditional reabsorption of  Na^{+}  and water


Option: 2

Reabsorption of  HCO_{3}^{-}


Option: 3

Selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and NH_{3}^{+}


Option: 4

All of the above


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Revision Concept: Functions of Renal Tubules -

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT):

  • Conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water takes place in this segment. 
  • DCT is also capable of reabsorption of HCO3– and selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and NH3+ to maintain the pH and sodium-potassium balance in the blood.

 

 

 

 

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT): Conditional reabsorption of Na^{+} and water takes place in this segment. DCT is also capable of reabsorption of HCO_{3}^{-}  and selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and NH_{3}^{-}  to maintain the pH and sodium-potassium balance in blood. Hence, the correct option is all of the above 

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