MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Principal cells are found in the
A
DCT
B
PCT
C
Thick ascending LOH
D
Thin descending LOH
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The distal convoluted tubule also contains intercalated (I) cells, responsible for the secretion of acid. The collecting ducts are composed of I cells and also principal (P) cells, which become permeable to water under the influence of vasopressin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is composed of simple cuboidal epithelium. The DCT is located in the cortex and corticomedullary junction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Principal Cells are involved in water and sodium resorption but secrete potassium whereas Intercalated Cells are involved in potassium resorption and hydrogen secretion.

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