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Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t distal convoluted tubule?

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a

Conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water takes place in the presence of hormones

b

Reabsorption of sodium ions is influenced by aldosterone

c

Reabsorbs HCO3- and selectively secretes hydrogen and potassium ions and NH3 to maintain the pH

d

70-80% of water and electrolyte reabsorption occurs in this part

answer is D.

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During the formation of Urine, nearly all of the essential nutrients and 70 - 80 per cent of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of nephron.

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Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t distal convoluted tubule?