Maximum reabsorption of water occurs in which part ofkidney-
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Proximal convoluted tubule o Most of the solutes and water are maximally absorbed in proximal tubule :-i) 60-70% of Na+ is reabsorbed along with 60-70% of Cl-ii) 60-70% of K+ is reabsorbediii) 60-70% of water is reabsorbediv) All the (100%) glucose and amino-acids are absorbedv) About 80-90% of bicarbonate is reabsorbedvi) 40-50% of urea is reabsorbed
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Cortical collecting duct
Medullary collecting duct
Renal Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion