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Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?

  1. A
    Ascending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.
  2. B
    Descending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
  3. C
    Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing .
  4. D
    Nearly of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.

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Out of the of glomerular filtrate produced per day, only about is excreted as urine. This means nearly of the filtrate is reabsorbed by the various parts of the nephron.

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Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?
A
Ascending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.
B
Descending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
C
Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing .
D
Nearly of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.

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