In the proximal tubule:
a. the filtrate is hypertonic to plasma
b. most filtered nutrients, water and sodium are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream
c. the filtrate may become more concentrated than plasma
d. secretion is the major activity
Answer: b. most filtered nutrients, water and sodium are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream
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