Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in

Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in
A More diluted urine
B More concentrated urine
C No change in quality and quantity of urine
D No urine formation

Detailed Solution

The 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.

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