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The proximal convoluted tubule has a bru...

The proximal convoluted tubule has a brush border which is due to

A

Microvilli

B

Minute hairs

C

Endothelium

D

Folded tubes

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(a) The epithelial cells of PCT have brush border due to the presence of abundent microvilli.
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