The second process in urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule and all the necessary substances in the glomerular filtrate pass through the wall of the renal tubule into the blood of the peritubular capillaries, is called _______________ _______________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


tubular reabsorption

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