The main site of bicarbonate reabsorption is
Correct Answer: Proximal convoluted tubule
Description: Ans. (a) Proximal convoluted tubule(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.679)Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) reabsorbs,2/3rd (67%) of filtered sodium chloride (NaCl)2/3rd (67%) of filtered water2/3rd (67%) of filtered potassium (K+)2/3rd (67%) of filtered urea70 % of filtered calcium80 % of Filtered phosphate and bicarbonate100% of filtered glucose and amino acids
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