Which Is Reabsorbed by the Proximal Convoluted Tubule

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which is reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule?

• A) sodium
• B) amino acids
• C) glucose
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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