STANDARDZoology-Excretory Products and their Elimination

STANDARD Zoology Renal Physiology MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which segment of renal tubule is permeable to water but nearly impermeable to salts

A

Proximal convoluted tubule

B

Descending limb of Henle's loop

C

Ascending limb of Henle's loop

D

Distal convoluted tubule

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water. Its surrounding tissue fluid is hypertonic. Hence, the water moves out and the Na⁺ and Cl⁻ move in the descending limb by passive transport.

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