Question

Which of the following statements about proximal convoluted tubule $(PCT)$ is false?

• A. It is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area
• B. Nearly all the essential nutrients, $70-80\%$ electrolytes, $70\%H_{2}O$ are reabsorbed by $PCT$ .
• C. $PCT$ is not the site of selective secretion
• D. $PCT$ helps to maintain the $pH$ and ionic balance of body fluids

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $PCT$ is not the site of selective secretion