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Which pa of collecting duct is functionally similar to the later segment of distal tubule?

A
Coical pa of collecting duct.
B
Thin ascending pa of collecting duct.
C
Thick ascending pa of collecting duct.
D
Medullary pa collecting duct.
High-Yield Explanation
Coical pa of collecting duct.REABSORPTION IN LATE DISTAL TUBULE:Functionally similar to coical collecting tubule.Facultative type:Reabsorption of solutes/water depends on water/electrolyte balance.Hence, "Facultative type" of absorption.Cells involved in reabsopion:Principal (P) cells.Intercalated (I) cells

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