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 Which determines the ability of a mammal to concentrate its urine

Option: 1

Number of nephrons


Option: 2

Length of proximal convoluted tubules


Option: 3

Length of collecting ducts


Option: 4

Size of glomerulus 


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Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT), Loop of Henle, Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) and Collecting Duct -

 

  • It is also lined by cuboidal or columnar epithelium.
  • Many distal convoluted tubules combine to form the collecting duct.
  • The collecting ducts combine to form still larger ducts called the duct of Bellini. 
  • The run through the renal papilla and merge into the ureter.
  • Length of collecting duct determines the ability to concentrate its urine in mammals


 

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Length of collecting duct determines the ability to concentrate its urine in mammals. Hence the correct option is Length of collecting ducts

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