The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron? (a) Ascending limb of loop of Henle (b) Distal convoluted tubule (c) Proximal convoluted tubule (d) Descending limb of loop of Henle

The maximum amount of electrolytes and water
(70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is
reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
(a) Ascending limb of loop of Henle
(b) Distal convoluted tubule
(c) Proximal convoluted tubule
(d) Descending limb of loop of Henle
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(c) Proximal convoluted tubule
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Last Answer : (c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.

In a normal nephron: a. the descending loop of Henle is impermeable to water b. anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) increases the permeability of collecting ducts to water c. all the filtered glucose is re-absorbed in the proximal tubule d. nearly all the filtered protein is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule

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Last Answer : nearly all the filtered protein is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule

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Last Answer : (b) proximal convoluted tubule

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Last Answer : (c) proximal convoluted tubule

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Last Answer : Answer : D

The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70-80 per cent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?

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Last Answer : (a) Podocytes : create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman’s capsule

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Last Answer : (d) The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

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Last Answer : (4) The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

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Last Answer : C. Increasing the availability of Na+ in the distal tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K

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