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The main site of bicarbonate reabsorption is:

A
Proximal convoluted tubule.
B
Distal convoluted tubule.
C
Coical collecting duct.
D
Medullary collecting duct.
High-Yield Explanation
A i.e. Proximal convoluted tubuleAbout 80 to 90 percent of bicarbonate reabsorption occurs in the proximal tubuleQ.Segment% HCO3 reabsorbed% Na+ reabsorbedProximal tubule80-90%Q60%QLoop of Henle (thick)10%30%Distal tubule & collecting duct.Remainder10%

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