Given below are statements:
Statement I: In the nephron, the descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable to electrolytes.
Statement II: The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple columnar brush border epithelium and increases the surface area for reabsorption.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are False
2. Statement I is True but Statement II is False
3. Statement I is False but Statement II is True
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Function of the tubules |
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Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron. 
1. Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
2. Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla. 
3. Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons. 
4. Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini. 
Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Nephron Part 2 |
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Match the following parts of a nephron with their function:

(a) Descending limb of Henle's loop (i) Reabsorption of salts only
(b) Proximal convoluted tubule (ii) Reabsorption of water only
(c) Ascending limb of Henle's loop (iii) Conditional reabsorption of sodium ions
(d) Distal convoluted tubule (iv) Reabsorption of ions, water, and organic nutrients

Select the correct option from the following:

Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. i iii ii iv
2. ii iv i iii
3. i iv ii iii
4. iv i iii ii

Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Nephron Part 2 |
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