State the similiarities difference between PCT DCT

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Similarities

PCT DCT

1. Part of kidney tubule between Bowman's capsule and loop of Henle.
2. It regulate pH of filtrate by exchanging hydrogen ions for bicarbonate ions.
3. Involved in absorption of sodium and potassium ions.
4. Tubule is lined by simple cuboidal cells. 1. Part of kidney tubule between loop of Henle and collecting duct system.
2. It also regulate pH of filtrate by exchanging hydrogen ions for bicarbonate ions.
3. It is also involved in absorption of sodium and potassium ions.
4. Tubule is also lined by simple cuboidal cells.

Differences

PCT DCT

1. It is mainly responsible for secreting organic acids such as creatinine and regulation of other compounds such as urea, phosphate, citrate etc.
2. More cytoplasm is present in tubule.
3. Microvilli are present.
4. More eosinophils are present. 1. It is mainly responsible for regulation of calcium, sodium and potassium.
2. Less cytoplasm is present in tubule.
3. Microvilli are usually absent.
4. Contain less eosinophils.

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What is the function of bowman's capsule , glomerulus, pct ,DCT and other part of nephron

Filtration of the blood takes place at
(a) PCT (b) DCT
(c) Collecting ducts (d) Malpighian body.

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PCT	DCT
1. Part of kidney tubule between Bowman's capsule and loop of Henle. 2. It regulate pH of filtrate by exchanging hydrogen ions for bicarbonate ions. 3. Involved in absorption of sodium and potassium ions. 4. Tubule is lined by simple cuboidal cells.	1. Part of kidney tubule between loop of Henle and collecting duct system. 2. It also regulate pH of filtrate by exchanging hydrogen ions for bicarbonate ions. 3. It is also involved in absorption of sodium and potassium ions. 4. Tubule is also lined by simple cuboidal cells.

PCT	DCT
1. It is mainly responsible for secreting organic acids such as creatinine and regulation of other compounds such as urea, phosphate, citrate etc. 2. More cytoplasm is present in tubule. 3. Microvilli are present. 4. More eosinophils are present.	1. It is mainly responsible for regulation of calcium, sodium and potassium. 2. Less cytoplasm is present in tubule. 3. Microvilli are usually absent. 4. Contain less eosinophils.