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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
PCT is made up of simple cuboidal epithelium. It has microvilli so it is also known as brush bordered epithelium.
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