Biology
Anup participated in a marathon race and felt dehydrated by the end of the race. The human body has mechanisms to conserve water and prevent dehydration. Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of water to prevent dehydration?
- Glomerulus
- Proximal Convoluted Tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal Convoluted Tubule
(a) 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
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