What Is the Best Explanation for the Microvilli on the Apical

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the best explanation for the microvilli on the apical surface of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) ?

• A) They increase the surface area and allow for a greater volume of filtrate components to be reabsorbed.
• B) Their movements propel the filtrate through the tubules.
• C) They increase the amount of surface area that comes in contact with the blood's plasma to help activly excrete toxins.
• D) They hold on to enzymes that cleanse the filtrate before reabsorption.

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