The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 - 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?

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The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 - 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron? (A) Ascending limb of loop of Henle (B) Distal convoluted tubule (C) Proximal convoluted tubule (D) Descending limb of loop of Henle

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During glomerular filtration in kidneys, ultrafiltration of blood occurs i.e., almost all the constituents of plasma except proteins pass onto the Bowman's capsule. Then nearly 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed by renal tubules. Proximal convoluted tubules shows maximum reabsorption and nearly all the essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and, water are reabsorbed by this segment.

Q. The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70−80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?

Ascending limb of loop of Henle

Distal convoluted tubule

Proximal convoluted tubule

Descending limb of loop of Henle

Q. The maximum amount of electrolytes and water ( $70 - 80$ percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?