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Proximal |
Distal convoluted tubule |
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It has brush border epithlium. |
It has few short microvilli. |
| It connects the Bowman's capsule and Loop of henle | It connects loop of Hnle and collecting duct. |
| Diameter is larger | Diameter is smaller. |
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Active absorption of whole of glucose, most of amino acids and vitamin C. It also reabsorbs 70% of Na, 75% K and large amount of Ca+2. Urea is also reabsorbed. |
Active absorption of some Na+, C1–ions and water. |
Differentiate between the following :
(a) Ureters and urethra
