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Function of the PCT

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Maximum amount of water from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in

(a) proximal convoluted tubule

(b) descending limbs of loop of Henle.

(c) ascending limb of loop of Henle.

(d) distal convoluted tubule.

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(a) proximal convoluted tubule

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