Q43) Proximal convoluted tubule differs from distal convoluted tubule being lined by ___. 1. Squamous cells with few microvilli 2. Squamous cells with many microvilli 3. Cuboidal cells with few microvilli 4. Cuboidal cells with many microvilli
Q43) Proximal convoluted tubule differs from distal convoluted tubule being lined by ___. 1. Squamous cells with few microvilli 2. Squamous cells with many microvilli 3. Cuboidal cells with few microvilli 4. Cuboidal cells with many microvilli

Correct option: 4

Explanation: Proximal convoluted tubule differs from distal convoluted tubule by being lined by Cuboidal cells with many microvilli. PCT is lined by brush border cuboidal cells lined by microvilli as maximum reabsorption occurs in this area. DCT is concerned with secretion process and absorption is very less so brush border is absent.