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Part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is

A

distal convoluted tubule

B

proximal convoluted tubule

C

Bowman's capsule

D

descending limb of Henle loop

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Proximal convoluted tubule is involved in active reabsorption of sodium. The majority (about 70%) of sodium is reabsorbed here, into the cytosol of the epithelial cells of the nephron.
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