AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Glucose is mainly absorbed in :

    A)  PCT                                      

    B) DCT

    C)  Henle's loop                     

    D)  Nephron

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is involved with complete reabsorption of glucose by active transport and reabsorption of most of the amino acids and vitamin C, \[N{{a}^{+}}\] (70%), \[{{K}^{+}}\] (75%) and a large amount of \[C{{a}^{2+}}\] from glomerular filtrate.


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