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The nitrogenous waste that needs the least water for its removal is:

Answer: Uric acid.

  • A Ammonia
  • B Urea
  • C Uric acid
  • D Amino acid

Correct answer: C. Uric acid

Explanation: Uric acid is nearly insoluble and can be excreted as a paste with very little water loss.

The Nephron: Stages of Urine FormationBowman'scapsuleFILTRATIONPCTbulk REABSORPTIONLoop of Henlecounter-current - concentrates medullaDCTSECRETIONCollecting ductADH acts HERE

Filtrate flows through four functionally distinct stages of the nephron: Bowman's capsule filters blood, the PCT reabsorbs most useful substances unconditionally, the Loop of Henle builds a concentration gradient via counter-current exchange, the DCT secretes selected substances, and the collecting duct performs the final ADH-controlled water reabsorption.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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