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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 16. Excretory product and their elimination

Given below are two 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 option given below :

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are false
  2. B Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false
  3. C Statement \(I\) is false but Statement \(II\) is true
  4. D Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are true
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Correct Answer

(A) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are false

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Detailed explanation

Correct answer is option (\(1\)) because Statement \(I\) is false as the descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water and almost impermeable to electrolytes.