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Which type of epithelium lines the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What percentage of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
70-80%
How does the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) help maintain the pH and ionic balance of the body fluids?
By selective reabsorption of hydrogen ions
Test your knowledge on the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT), an important segment of the renal tubule responsible for reabsorption of nutrients, electrolytes, and water. Learn about its role in maintaining pH and ionic balance through selective secretion.
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