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The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?

  1. A
    Descending limb of loop of Henle
  2. B
    Ascending limb of loop of Henle
  3. C
    Distal convoluted tubule
  4. D
    Proximal convoluted tubule

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The Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption. Nearly all essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed here.

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The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
A
Descending limb of loop of Henle
B
Ascending limb of loop of Henle
C
Distal convoluted tubule
D
Proximal convoluted tubule

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