What is the function of Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) in urine formation?
What is the function of Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) in urine formation?
Reabsorption of essential nutrients
Maintenance of osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid
Conditional reabsorption of Na⁺ and water
Maintenance of pH and sodium-potassium balance in blood
Solution
The DCT performs conditional reabsorption of Na⁺ and water and is also capable of reabsorbing HCO₃⁻ and selectively secreting hydrogen and potassium ions and NH₃ to maintain the pH and sodium-potassium balance in blooD)