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Where does selective reabsorption takes place in nephron?

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Majority of selective reabsorption takes place in proximal distal tubule. PCT has a microvilli cell lining to increase surface area for material absorption. The tubules reabsorb all glucose, amino acids, vitamins and hormones, along with most of the mineral ions (~80%) and water

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