In Mammals, About 65% of the Water from the Filtrate

question 65

Multiple Choice

In mammals, about 65% of the water from the filtrate gets reabsorbed. In which segment of the excretory tubule does this occur?

• A) in the ascending segment of the loop of Henle
• B) in the Bowman's capsule
• C) in the proximal convoluted tubule
• D) in the distal convoluted tubule

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