Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct? (a) Descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.(b) Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing HCO3 – . (c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules. (d) Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.

Which one of the following statements in regard to
the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?
(a) Descending limb of loop of Henle is
impermeable to water.
(b) Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of
reabsorbing HCO3
–
.
(c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is
reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
(d) Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable
to electrolytes.
by

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Answer :

(c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is
reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
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