Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Maximum reabsorption takes place in which part of the nephron?

Correct answer: D. Proximal Tubule

  • A. Distal Tubule
  • B. Villi
  • C. Cortical Tissue
  • D. Proximal Tubule

Explanation

[A] Most of the reabsorption does not occur in DCT cells[B] Villi increases the surface area for absorption in Intestine not in nephron[C] Cortical tissue does not exists in nephron[D] most of the selective reabsorption occurs in the PCT cells, reabsorption of glucose occurs completely and 60 to 70% of selective reabsorption occurs in PCT cells but some also occurs n DCT cells e.g of water

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