Glucose is usually completely reabsorbed from the filtrate by the time the filtrate has reached the

A. end of the distal convoluted tubule.
B. beginning of the proximal convoluted tubule.
C. end of the proximal convoluted tubule.
D. tip of the loop of Henle.
E. end of the collecting duct.


Answer: C

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