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The osmolarity of filterate in PCT is...

The osmolarity of filterate in PCT is

A

Half of the osmolarity of filterate in hair pin loop

B

One-fourth of the osmolarity of filterate in hair pin loop

C

One-sixth of the osmolarity of filterate in collecting duct of inner medullary region

D

Half of the osmolarity of filterate in collecting duct of inner medullary region

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