The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 - 80 %) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
Correct answer: C. Proximal convoluted tubule
- A. Ascending limb of loop of Henle
- B. Distal convoluted tubule
- C. Proximal convoluted tubule
- D. Descending limb of loop of Henle
Explanation
During glomerular filtration in kidneys, ultrafiltration of blood occurs i.e: almost all the constituents of plasma except proteins pass onto the Bowman's capsule.Then nearly 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed by renal tubules.The proximal convoluted tubules show maximum reabsorption and nearly all the essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by this segment.
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