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Question
Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron through specific transport proteins, ensuring that it is almost entirely reclaimed from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
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