What is the primary role of cortical nephrons?

  • A
    Water reabsorption
  • B
    Sodium reabsorption
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    None of the above

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$a. PCT$$i. \text{Selective secretion of } H^+ \text{ and } K^+ \text{ ions}$
$b. DCT$$ii. 70-80\% \text{ of electrolytes and water reabsorption}$
$c. \text{Descending limb}$$iii. \text{Allows passage of small amounts of urea}$
$d. \text{Ascending limb}$$iv. \text{Permeable to water}$
$e. \text{Collecting duct}$$v. \text{Permeable to salts}$

Distinct microvilli are present on all of the following except:

Statement $I$: Collecting duct of kidney extends from the cortex to the inner parts of medulla.
Statement $II$: Large amount of water could be reabsorbed from collecting duct to form a concentrated urine.

Passive transport occurs in the case of

In which part of the nephron does the maximum reabsorption occur?

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