Given below are two statements: Statements I: In the nephro…

Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2024 Previous Year Question Paper - I Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 21, 2026

Given below are two statements:

Statements 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 fropm the options given below:

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

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The correct answer is:

Descending limb of Henle's loop - Permeable to water and impermeable to electrolytes.

Proximal convoluted tubule - Lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium.

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