What is the primary barrier to reabsorption in the renal tubules?

A) tubule basement membrane
B) capillary endothelial cell
C) tubule epithelial cell
D) peritubular space
E) capillary basement membrane


Answer : C) tubule epithelial cell

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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