Question

Which is wrongly matched?

• A. PCT - absorption of glucose, Na+, amino acids, chloride ion and H2O
• B. Descending limb of loop of Henle - absorption of H2O and Na+
• C. Ascending limb of loop of Henle - absorption of Na+ and Cl-
• D. DCT - absorption of Na+ and Cl-ions

Answer 1

The correct option is B Descending limb of loop of Henle - absorption of H2O and Na+

Henle's loop has a descending and an ascending limb.
The descending portion of the loop of Henle is extremely permeable to water and is less permeable to ions, therefore water is easily reabsorbed here and solutes are not readily reabsorbed.