Maximum reabsorption of water occurs in which part ofkidney-
Correct Answer: Proximal convoluted tubule
Description: 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
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