Part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is

Descending limb of Henles loop

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Distal convoluted tubule

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Bowmans capsule

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Solution

The correct option is C Proximal convoluted tubule
The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple cuboidal epithelium with brush border. The brush border increases the surface area for reabsorption. Nearly all of the essential nutrients and 70-80 percent of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by this segment. It is a part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium.
So, the correct answer is 'Proximal convoluted tubule'.

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Maximum amount of water from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in

(a) proximal convoluted tubule

(b) descending limbs of loop of Henle.

(d) distal convoluted tubule.

	List I (Part of nephron)		List II (Function)
A	Proximal convoluted tubule	I	Impermeable to sodium ions
B	Distal convoluted tubule	II	Impermeable to water
C	Dsecending limb of Henle's loop	III	Facultative reabsorption of water $N a^{+}$
D	Asecending limb of Henle's loop	IV	Reabsorption of nutrients and $N a^{+}$

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