Statement I: | In the nephron, the descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable to electrolytes. |
Statement II: | The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple columnar brush border epithelium and increases the surface area for reabsorption. |
Assertion (A): | Ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water and allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively. |
Reason (R): | Dilution of filtrate takes place due to efflux of electrolytes in the medullary fluid |
1. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
2. | (A) is False, (R) is True |
3. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70-80%) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
1. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle
2. Distal convoluted tubule
3. Proximal convoluted tubule
4. Descending limb of the loop of Henle