Question

What type of reabsorption occurs in the distal convulated tubule?

Answer 1

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.