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Where does the selective reabsorption of Glomerular filtrate take place?

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Solution

Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT):

PCT reabsorbs the essential nutrients and 70-80 percent of electrolytes and water.

Distal Convoluted Tubules:

DCT shows selective reabsorption of Na+ and water. It also reabsorbs bicarbonate ions.

Final answer:

Selective reabsorption of Glomerular filtrate takes place in Proximal Convoluted Tubules and Distal Convoluted Tubules.

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