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Reabsorption of water in PCT part of nephron is

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Passive ,80%

B

active,40%

C

active, 80%

D

passive, 40%

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Nearly all of the essential nutrients, and 70-80 per cent of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by this segment. Glucose is completely reabsorbed in PCT by active transport.
Water is reabsorbed by osmosis
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