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ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationHuman Excretory SystemMedium2 minPYQ_2012
ZoologyMediumsingle choice

The maximum amount of electrolytes and water from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?NEET 2012 (Screening)

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Answer:
C
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 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.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Excretory Products and their EliminationSubtopic:Human Excretory System
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2012

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