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Proximal convoluted tubules (PCT ) and Distal convoluted tubules (DCT).

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Both and DCT are the parts of a renal tubule. The proximal convoluted tubules(PCT) arise from bowman.s capsule and traverses within cortex. The cells of this tubule are large and columanar with brush borders in their apical surface. On the contray, the Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) has a straight part continuous with the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. A convoluted part is also lying in the cortex.
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  • Proximal convoluted tubule of nephron is responsible for

    A
    filtration of blood
    B
    maintenance of glomerular filtration rate
    C
    selective reabsorption of glucose, amino acid, NaCI and water
    D
    reabsorption of salts only
  • Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in

    A
    No urine formation
    B
    More diluted urine
    C
    More concentrated urine
    D
    No change in quality and quantity of urie
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