Which part of the nephron allows selective reabsorption of useful substances like glucose, amino acids, salts and water into the - Science - Life Processes

Question

Which part of the nephron allows selective reabsorption of useful
substances like glucose, amino acids, salts and water into the
blood capillaries? a] Tubule b] Bowman’s capsule c]
Glomerulus d] Ureter

Animesh Paul · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

Selective reabsorption of useful substances like glucose, amino
acids, salts, and water into the blood capillaries occurs in
proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) In PCT 100 % reabsorption of
glucose takes place and maximum reabsorption occurs in PCT

Hence the correct option is (a)

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Which part of the nephron allows selective reabsorption of useful substances like glucose, amino acids, salts and water into the blood capillaries? a] Tubule b] Bowman’s capsule c] Glomerulus d] Ureter