The first part of the renal tubule is called the ____________ and is specialized for ____________

A) collecting duct; reabsorption of water
B) distal convoluted tubule; reabsorption of water
C) distal convoluted tubule; secretion of additional wastes into the urine
D) loop of Henle; creation of a concentration gradient in the interstitial fluid
E) proximal convoluted tubule; reabsorption of electrolytes and other nutrients


E) proximal convoluted tubule; reabsorption of electrolytes and other nutrients

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Osmolarity is expressed in ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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