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Functions of tubules
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- Obligatory reabsorption in PCT
- Reabsorption in PCT
All Questions
2015 AIPMT-I 1 question
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Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result inThe proximal convoluted tubule carries out obligatory reabsorption of most of the water in the filtrate.
Without it, much more water would be excreted, giving more dilute urine.
2012 AIPMT-PRE 1 question
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The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by brush-border cuboidal epithelium, which increases the surface area for reabsorption.
Nearly all the essential nutrients and 70–80 per cent of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed in this segment.