The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70-80 per cent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?

Options

A. Ascending limb of loop of Henle
B. Distal convoluted tubule
C. Proximal convoluted tubule
D. Descending limb of loop of Henle

Answer

C

Explanation

About 70-80% of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). Glucose, amino acids, vitamins, hormones, sodium, potassium, chlorides, phosphates, bicarbonates, much of water and some urea are reabsorbed from the filtrate.