NEET Previous Year Question

Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AMore diluted urine
  2. BMore concentrated urine
  3. CNo change in quality and quantity of urine
  4. DNo urine formation

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) The Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) reabsorbs 70–80% of water and salts. If it is removed, less water is reabsorbed, so more water remains in the filtrate, producing more dilute urine.

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