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Which substances get reabsorbed by passive diffusion or osmosis in PCT?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Process of Urine Formation**: - Urine formation occurs in three stages: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. - The focus is on the second stage, which is reabsorption. 2. **Location of Reabsorption**: - The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is where a significant amount of reabsorption takes place. ...
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