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The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is:

  1. A
    descending limb of Henle's loop
  2. B
    distal convoluted tubule
  3. C
    proximal convoluted tubule
  4. D
    Bowman's capsule

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The Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) is the site for the reabsorption of nearly all essential nutrients and 70-80% of electrolytes (including active reabsorption of Sodium) and water.

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The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is:
A
descending limb of Henle's loop
B
distal convoluted tubule
C
proximal convoluted tubule
D
Bowman's capsule

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