Damage to which of the following areas of a nephron would most likely result in impaired secretion and reabsorption?
A)
Distal tubule
B)
Loop of Henle
C)
Proximal tubule
D)
Collecting tubule
Ans:
C
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Approximately two thirds of the absorption and secretion that occur in the tubular system take place in the proximal tubule.
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