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NEET Previous Year Question

$The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is :-$

Topic: NEET PYQ

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

A $Bowman's capsule$
B $Descending limb of Henle's loop$
C $Distal convoluted tubule$
D $Proximal convoluted tubule$

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) The Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) is the major site of active reabsorption of sodium (N a^{+}). About 65-70% of the filtered Na⁺ is actively reabsorbed here. Water follows by osmosis.

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