Question

Statement I: PCT, DCT and collecting duct helps in he maintenance of pH and ionic balance of blood by selective secretion of $H^{+}$ and $K^{+}$ ions
Statement II: PCT and DCT, both are capable of reabsorbing $HCO^{-}_{3}$ ion

• A. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ explains $I$
• B. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ does not explain $I$
• C. Statement $I$ is true and statement $II$ is false
• D. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• PCT, DCT and collecting duct helps in the maintenance of pH and ionic balance of blood by the selective secretion of $H^{+}$ and $K^{+}$ ions
• PCT and DCT, both are capable of reabsorbing $HCO^{-}_{3}$ ion