In which part of nephron absorption of filtrate maximum

Distal convoluted tubule

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Glomerulus

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Henles loop

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Solution

The correct option is B Proximal convoluted tubule
The part of the nephron in which absorption is maximum is Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) because PCT is lined with Cuboidal epithelium with brush border. It increases the surface area for absorption. Almost all essential nutrients and 70-80 % of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by PCT.
So, the correct answer is 'Proximal convoluted tubule'.

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Which part of the nephron helps to maintain the pH of the body fluids by absorption of HCO₃ from filterate?

	List I	List II
(A)	Ascending limb of Henle's loop	(I) Concentration of glomerular filtrate is high
(B)	Proximal convoluted tubule	(II) Facultative water re-absorption
(C)	Collecting tubule	(III) Imperameable to water
(D)	Distal convoluted tubule	(IV) Obligatory water re-absorption

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