Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron ?

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Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron ? (A) Distal convoluted tubule: re-absorption of K + ions into the surrounding blood capillaries (B) Afferent arteriole: carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein (C) Podocytes: Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule (D) Henle's loop: most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate

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Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate takes place in proximal convoluted tubule. In DCT, selective secretion of H+ and K+ occur to maintain pH and Na - K balance in blood. Afferent arteriole carries the blood towards the glomerulus

Q. Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron ?

Distal convoluted tubule : re-absorption of $K^{+}$ ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

Afferent arteriole : carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein

Podocytes : Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule

Henle's loop : most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate

Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate takes place in proximal convoluted tubule. In $D CT$ , selective secretion of $H^{+}$ and $K^{+}$ occur to maintain $p H$ and $N a - K$ balance in blood. Afferent arteriole carries the blood towards the glomerulus