The bulk of the reabsorption of useful materials by the kidney takes place in the

A. renal corpuscle.
B. proximal convoluted tubule.
C. loop of Henle.
D. distal convoluted tubule.
E. collecting ducts.


B. proximal convoluted tubule.

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