NEET Biology question

Select the option that correctly identifies the parts of nephron that respectively absorb glucose (i), amino acids (ii), inorganic ions (Na⁺, K⁺, Cl⁻) (iii) and urea (iv) in maximum amount.

(A)(i)-DCT, (ii)-Descending limb of loop of Henle, (iii)-DCT, (iv)-DCT
(B)(i)-DCT, (ii)-Descending limb of loop of Henle, (iii)-PCT, (iv)-DCT
(C)(i)-PCT, (ii)-PCT, (iii)-PCT, (iv)-Ascending limb of loop of HenleCorrect
(D)(i)-PCT, (ii)-DCT, (iii)-DCT, (iv)-Ascending limb of loop of Henle

Answer: (C)

Solution

Glucose (i), amino acids (ii) and the inorganic ions Na+, K+ and Cl- (iii) are all reabsorbed maximally in the proximal convoluted tubule through active transport, while urea (iv) undergoes its characteristic recycling and maximal net reabsorption in

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