NEET Biology question

Which one of the following statements is regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?

(A)Descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water
(B)Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorption of HCO₃⁻
(C)Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubulesCorrect
(D)Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes

Answer: (C)

Solution

Of the roughly 180 litres of filtrate formed each day, only about 1 to 1.5 litres leaves the body as urine, meaning nearly 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules, confirming option (c); the descending

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