Question

Based on the information in the figure, where in the renal tubule is this cell located?

1) medullary collecting duct
2) proximal convoluted tubule
3) distal convoluted tubule
4) not enough information to determine
5) cortical collecting duct

Answer 1

The cell is located in the proximal convoluted tubule of the renal tubule.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell shown in the figure is located in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of the renal tubule.

The PCT is the first part of the renal tubule and is located in the renal cortex. It is responsible for reabsorbing water, ions, and nutrients from the filtrate. The cells of the PCT have a brush border with microvilli, which increases their surface area for absorption.