Which segment of the nephron is primarily responsible for the active reabsorption of sodium ions?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Related Questions
In the glomerulus of the nephron, the afferent arteriole is
Narrower than efferent arteriole
Wider than efferent arteriole
Of same diameter as efferent arteriole
Of same diameter as vasa-recta
Complete the analogy for the following: Reabsorption of 70-80% of electrolytes : PCT : : Conditional reabsorption of :
PCT
DCT
Henle's loop
Bowman's capsule
At which place we initially used the term ‘urine’ for filtrate?
PCT
DCT
HL
collecting duct
Percentage of electrolytes and water reabsorbed by PCT is
65%
50%
75%
90%
Out of
I. PCT II. DCT
III. Loop of Henle IV. Collecting duct
Which contributes most in maintaining pH of blood?
I and II
II and III
III and IV
I and IV
Which substance is typically NOT reabsorbed by the renal tubules?
Glucose
Amino acids
Water
Creatinine
Reabsorption of glucose occurs in ….. of the nephron
Loop of Henle
PCT
DCT
Collecting duct
A drug inhibits the action of principal cells in the collecting ducts. Which of the following hormonal effects would be MOST directly impacted?
Aldosterone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Glucose is mainly absorbed in
PCT
DCT
Henle’s loop
Nephron
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to the formation of concentrated urine?
Aldosterone
Renin
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
