The Portion of a Nephron Considered the Most Metabolically Active

question 8

Multiple Choice

The portion of a nephron considered the most metabolically active and that is involved in the reabsorption of 60% to 80% of the glomerular filtrate and that secretes 90% of hydrogen ion excreted by the kidney is the:

• A) glomerulus.
• B) proximal tubule.
• C) loop of Henle.
• D) distal tubule.

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