Functions of Renal Tubule: The renal tubule of which the kidney is for the most part made up, is a long and convoluted structure that emerges from the glomerulus. It can be divided into three parts based on function.

• The first part is the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) due to its proximity to the glomerulus and it stays in the renal cortex.
• The second part is the Henle’s Loop or nephritic loop as it forms a loop (with descending and ascending limbs) that goes through the renal medulla.
• The third part of the renal tubule is the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). This part is restricted to the renal cortex.

Functions of Renal Tubule

• The first segment of the renal tubule is involved in the reabsorption of solutes that play an essential role in maintaining proper bodily functions.
• Reabsorption of solutes such as amino acids, glucose, and salts, takes place.
• This reabsorption might be active, as in the case of glucose, amino acids, and peptides, or passive, as in the case of water, chloride, and other ions.

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By Team Learning Mantras