In Which Portion of a Nephron Is Lost HCO₃− Replaced

question 71

Multiple Choice

In which portion of a nephron is lost HCO₃− replaced?

• A) the distal tubule
• B) Henle's loop
• C) the glomerulus
• D) the proximal tubule

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