In the kidney, glucose is mainly absorbed in

Loop of Henle

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Proximal convoluted tubules

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Distal convoluted tubules

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Bowman's capsule

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Solution

The correct option is B Proximal convoluted tubules
Most of the solutes are reabsorbed from the ultrafiltrate in the Proximal convoluted tubule. This includes ions, certain water-soluble vitamins, glucose, etc. Glucose is reabsorbed with the help of a Sodium/Glucose co-transporter called SGLT 1 in PCT and SGLT 2 in PST.
So, the correct answer is 'Proximal convoluted tubules'.

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