In nephron, water absorption is maximum in

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In nephron, water absorption is maximum in (A) proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (B) ascending limb of Henle (C) descending limb of Henle (D) distal convoluted tubule (DCT)

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In nephron, water absorption is maximum in proximal convoluted tubule. PCT increases the surface area for reabsorption. It reabsorbs most of the nutrients, and 70-80% of electrolytes and water.

Q. In nephron, water absorption is maximum in

proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

ascending limb of Henle

descending limb of Henle

distal convoluted tubule (DCT)

In nephron, water absorption is maximum in proximal convoluted tubule. PCT increases the surface area for reabsorption. It reabsorbs most of the nutrients, and 70-80% of electrolytes and water.

In nephron, water absorption is maximum in proximal convoluted tubule. PCT increases the surface area for reabsorption.
It reabsorbs most of the nutrients, and 70-80% of electrolytes and water.