Question

Differentiate between proximal and distal convoluted tubules. (Based on their position)

Answer 1

Both proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubules are the parts of a renal tubule. The proximal convoluted tubule, arising from the Bowmans capsule, traverses within the cortex. The cells of this tubule are large and columnar and have brush borders in their apical surface. On the other hand, the distal convoluted tubule has a straight part continuous with the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and a convoluted part lying in the cortex.