NEET2012ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationActual
The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70-80 %) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
Options
- AAscending limb of loop of Henle
- BDistal convoluted tubule
- CProximal convoluted tubule
- DDescending limb of loop of Henle
Correct answer
C. Proximal convoluted tubule
Step-by-step solution
From the Bowman's capsule, the glomerular filtrate enters the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). PCT is surrounded by a network of peritubular capillaries and is the seat of reabsorption. About 75 % of glomerular filtrate is normally reabsorbed in PCT before reaching the loop of Henle. The reabsorbed materials include glucose, amino acids, vitamins, hormones, sodium, potassium, chlorides, phosphates, bicarbonates, most of water and some urea etc.