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What type of reabsorption occurs in the distal convulated tubule?


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Distal convulated tubule:

  1. The distal convoluted tubule is a portion of the kidney's nephron segment.
  2. It lies between the macula densa and the collecting duct.
  3. It plays a vital role in the regulation of extracellular fluid.
  4. Before excretion of urine, it removes the essential ions and salts.
  5. In the Distal Convoluted Tubule, conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water occurs.


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