Q.) In a person the tubule part of the nephron
is not functioning at all. What will its effect
be on urine formation?
(a) The urine will not be formed.
(b) Quality and quantity of urine is unaffected.
(c) Urine is more concentrated.
(d) Urine is more diluted
. Ans. (d) Urine is more diluted.
Explanation: The function of tubule is to re-absorption of useful substances such as glucose and amino acids, salts and a major amount of water into the blood capillaries. Therefore, if the tubule part of the nephron is not functioning properly, urine will be more diluted.
