Which portion of the nephron reabsorbs most of the important nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids as well as any plasma proteins?

proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
glomerulus
nephron loop
distal convoluted tubule (DCT)


proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

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A. interstitial fluid. B. cytoplasm. C. blood vessels. D. cerebrospinal fluid.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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