VASCULAR
THE NEPHRON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A distal convoluted tubule connects to the collecting duct system that fine-tunes salt and water reabsorption and plays a major role in acid–base balance.
Detailed explanation-2: -The distal tubule is relatively impermeable to water but actively transports salt out into the interstitial fluid. DCT is also capable of reabsorption of HCO3 and selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and NH3 to maintain the pH and sodium-potassium balance in blood.
Detailed explanation-3: -The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is a portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting tubule.
Detailed explanation-4: -The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is a short nephron segment, interposed between the macula densa and collecting duct. Even though it is short, it plays a key role in regulating extracellular fluid volume and electrolyte homeostasis.