Question:

Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • Proximal convoluted tubule
  • Distal convoluted tubule
  • Ascending limb of loop of Henle
  • Descending limb of loop of Henle
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water. Here water is not reabsorbed, rather sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride are reabsorbed and therefore the filtrate becomes hypotonic to blood plasma.
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