NEET Biology question

Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in

(A)No change in quality and quantity of urine
(B)No urine formation
(C)More diluted urineCorrect
(D)More concentrated urine

Answer: (C)

Solution

The PCT normally reabsorbs the bulk (70-80%) of the filtered water and solutes before the filtrate reaches the loop of Henle; without the PCT, a much larger volume of unprocessed filtrate would flow into the

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