PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following is closest to the glomerulus?
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loop of Henle
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DCT
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PCT
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collecting duct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The region of the renal tubule closest to the glomerular capsule is the distal convoluted tubule.
Detailed explanation-2: -The PCT is located in the renal cortex, the outer part of the kidney, and is the first segment of the renal tubule, where it receives the filtrate from the renal corpuscle.
Detailed explanation-3: -Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is a part of the kidney leading from the Bowman’s capsule to the loop of Henle. It is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium, which increases the surface area for reabsorption.
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