Which Part of the Nephron Is Involved in Reabsorption of Sodium

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which part of the nephron is involved in reabsorption of sodium ions and water, and secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions?

• A) Bowman's capsule and loop of Henle
• B) distal tubule and collecting duct
• C) proximal tubule and loop of Henle
• D) efferent tubule and afferent tubule
• E) afferent tubule and collecting duct

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