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Reabsorption of useful substances back into the blood from the filtrate in a nephron occurs in
or In which part of kidney, Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed
The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70-80 Percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron

A

Proximal convoluted tubule

B

Loop of Henle

C

Distal convoluted tubule

D

Collecting duct

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A

About 100% glucose reabsorption, 80% water, 80-90% electrolyte such as `HCO_3` - occur in proximal convoluted tubule.
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