Excretory Products and their Elimination · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which part of the human nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of nearly all the essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and wa…
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Which part of the human nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of nearly all the essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and water?
- A.Descending limb of loop of Henle
- B.Distal convoluted tubule
- C.Proximal convoluted tubuleCorrect answer
- D.Collecting duct
Solution
The Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption. It reabsorbs essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and water.
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