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NEET 2016
Exam
NEET
Year
2016
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Excretory Products and their Elimination

NEET 2016 · Zoology · Excretory Products and their Elimination

The part of nephron involved in conditional reabsorption of sodium...

The part of nephron involved in conditional reabsorption of sodium is

Options

  1. ADistal convoluted tubule
  2. BProximal convoluted tubule
  3. CBowman's capsule
  4. DDescending limb of Henle's loop

Correct answer

B. Proximal convoluted tubule

Step-by-step solution

Conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water takes place in the DCT segment. DCT is also capable of reabsorption of HCO3- and selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and NH3 to maintain the pH and sodium-potassium balance in the blood.
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