Q.

 Which of the following part has minimum reabsorption in nephron?

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a

PCT 

b

Henle's Loop ascending limb

c

DCT 

d

Henle's loop descending limb
 

answer is B.

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Reabsorption is minimum in its ascending limb. However, this region plays a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid. The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. This concentrates the filtrate as it moves down.

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