Click and drag on elements in orderRank the following segments of the nephron from greatest to least based on their reabsorption of water from the filtrate.InstructionsDrag and drop application.Choice 1 of 3. Descending limb of the loop of Henle toggle buttonDescending limb of the loop of HenleChoice 2 of 3. Proximal convoluted tubule toggle buttonProximal convoluted tubuleChoice 3 of 3. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle toggle buttonAscending limb of the loop of HenleNeed help? Review these concept resources.Read About the Concept
Question
Click and drag on elements in orderRank the following segments of the nephron from greatest to least based on their reabsorption of water from the filtrate.InstructionsDrag and drop application.Choice 1 of 3. Descending limb of the loop of Henle toggle buttonDescending limb of the loop of HenleChoice 2 of 3. Proximal convoluted tubule toggle buttonProximal convoluted tubuleChoice 3 of 3. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle toggle buttonAscending limb of the loop of HenleNeed help? Review these concept resources.Read About the Concept
Solution
The order from greatest to least based on their reabsorption of water from the filtrate is:
- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Descending limb of the loop of Henle
- Ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Here's why:
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The Proximal convoluted tubule: This is the first part of the tubule process and it is where the majority of reabsorption occurs. It reabsorbs about 65% of the water from the filtrate, along with salts, glucose and amino acids.
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Descending limb of the loop of Henle: This segment is permeable to water but not to salts and other solutes. Therefore, as the filtrate moves down this limb, water is reabsorbed into the bloodstream, concentrating the filtrate.
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Ascending limb of the loop of Henle: This segment is impermeable to water, but salts and other solutes are actively pumped out of the filtrate, making it more dilute. Therefore, it has the least reabsorption of water.
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