6 Questions
Which segment of the nephron reabsorbs nearly all of the essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and water?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
What is the role of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Actively transports electrolytes
What is the permeability characteristic of the descending limb of the loop of Henle?
Impermeable to water
Which structure helps in maintaining the pH and ionic balance of the body fluids by selective secretion of hydrogen ions and potassium ions?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
What contributes to the dilution of the concentrated filtrate as it moves upward?
Active transport of electrolytes in the ascending limb
What is the main function of the descending limb in the loop of Henle?
Reabsorption of water
Explore the functions of the proximal convoluted tubule and Henle's Loop in the renal system. Learn about reabsorption of essential nutrients, electrolytes, and water, as well as how these segments help maintain pH and ionic balance in the body fluids.
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