Brush border is a characteristic of

Proximal convoluted tubule

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Bowman’s capsule

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Glomerulus

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All of the above

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The correct option is A
Proximal convoluted tubule

Epithelial cells in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) reabsorb components of the glomerular filtrate that have nutritional significance. Substances reabsorbed by the PCT include glucose, ions, amino acids, etc. To facilitate absorption, these cells have a brush border which increases the surface area by 30-40 fold, thereby increasing absorption.

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