In mammals, which of the following excretory tubule segments consumes the most ATP?

a. the Bowman's capsule
b. the proximal convoluted tubule
c. the distal convoluted tubule
d. the ascending segment of the loop of Henle


Ans: d. the ascending segment of the loop of Henle

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