Which of the Following Portions of the Nephron Maintains Water

Question

Which of the following portions of the nephron maintains water and sodium ion balance in the body?
A) Collecting duct
B) Renal corpuscle
C) Distal convoluted tubule
D) Proximal convoluted tubule
E) Loop of Henle

Accepted Answer

The collecting duct is responsible for the final concentration of urine and plays a crucial role in maintaining water and sodium ion balance by reabsorbing water and sodium under the influence of hormones like ADH and aldosterone.