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Physiology General 5446673a

The main site of bicarbonate re-absorption is:

A
Proximal convoluted tubule
B
Distal convoluted tubule
C
Coical collecting duct
D
Medullary collecting duct
High-Yield Explanation
Proximal convoluted tubule is the main site of bicarbonate absorption. About 80 to 90 percent of bicarbonate re-absorption occurs in the proximal tubule. Ref:Textbook of Medical Physiology By Guyton, 10th Edition, Page 353

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