In the presence of aldosterone, which nephron region reabsorbs the greatest fraction of the filtered Na+?

A. Distal convoluted tubule
B. Cortical collecting duct
C. Proximal tubule
D. Descending limb of the loop of Henle
E. Macula densa


Answer: C

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