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(A) Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium $Vibrio$ $	ext{cholerae}$.This infection leads to massive loss of water and electro

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$Na^+$ prevents the loss of water from the body.

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(A) Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium $Vibrio$ $	ext{cholerae}$.This infection leads to massive loss of water and electrolytes $(Na^+, Cl^-)$ from the body through stool.Saline solution (Oral Rehydration Solution or intravenous saline) is administered to replace the lost water and electrolytes.$Na^+$ ions are crucial for maintaining osmotic balance and preventing further dehydration by facilitating water retention in the body.Therefore, $Na^+$ helps in preventing the loss of water from the body.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$a.$ Loop of Henle	$1.$ Carries blood to the kidney
$b.$ Renal artery	$2.$ Region where maximum reabsorption occurs
$c.$ Proximal Convoluted Tubule $(PCT)$	$3.$ Main site of secretion
$d.$ Glomerulus	$4.$ Filtration of blood
$e.$ Distal Convoluted Tubule $(DCT)$	$5.$ Plays a significant role in urine concentration

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