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Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in

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proximal tubule

B

distal tubule

C

collecting duct

D

loop of Henle

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Proximal convoluted tubule of nephron is a pivotal site for reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, Na, K by active transport. Here, 80% of water is reabsorbed by passive transport.
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