Question

Cells of the excretory tubule _________BLANKwater by osmosis, from which we can conclude that the solute concentration in these cells must be _________BLANK than in the filtrate. Question 5 choices Choice

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option

1. reabsorb

2. higher

Step-by-step explanation:

In the urinary pathway, the renal tubules comprise of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT), Loop of Henle and proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) mainly but collecting tubule is also considered as apart of the renal tubule. The main function of the renal tubules is re-absorption of water, electrolytes, and other important ions like sodium, potassium.

The thin descending loop of Henle reabsorbs water by osmosis or passive diffusion of water that is water will move from the high concentration to low concentration. This shows that the cells will have a high solute concentration of solute than filtrate due to which water moves from outside to inside of the cell.

Thus, reabsorb and higher are the correct options.