CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Curved portion of the Henles loop of the nephrons are lined by

    A)  squamous epithelium

    B)  columnar epithelium

    C)  ciliated epithelium

    D)  cuboidal epithelium

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Loop of Henie starts at the end of proximal convoluted tubule and its major part lies in the medulla. It consists of descending limb and an ascending limb. It is lined by cuboidal epithelium. Its cells have much less microvilli and mitochondria compared to the cells of proximal convoluted tubule.


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