PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle is the
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Loop
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Proximal convoluted tubule
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Distal convoluted tubule
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The minor calyx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option C because the proximal convoluted tubule is the tube that comes directly after the Bowman’s capsule and is, therefore, the closest to the renal corpuscle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Proximal convoluted tubule is involved in selective reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, salt and water ino peritubular capillary network. Glucose, amino acids and salts are actively reabsorbed while water reabsorption is a passive process.
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