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Active reabsorption of glucose occurs in the ?

A
Distal tubule
B
Proximal tubule
C
Loop of henle
D
Collecting ducts
High-Yield Explanation
B i.e. Proximal tubuleProximal convoluted tubule (early pa) reabsorbs almost all of glucose, amino acids, protein, lactate & inorganic phosphate and most (65%) of bicorbonate,Na+,11)0, K+ and CI Q. PCT is also an impoant site for secretion of organic acids and bases such as oxalate, urate, bile salts, H+ and catecholamines, along with toxins, drugs eg penicillin, salicylates and PAH. So its' a work horse of nephronQ.

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