Did you get the #MCAT Mastery QOTD correct? Find out now! Reabsorption of glucose and amino acids occurs at the: A. Proximal Convoluted Tubule RATIONALE The proximal convoluted tubule resorbs 100% of organic solutes (mostly glucose and amino acids) from the kidney filtrate. Several other solutes are also resorbed here, including ~2/3 of salt and water content. The loop of Henle primarily functions to retain water and preserve the hypertonicity of the renal medulla. The ducts of Bellini are the largest collecting ducts located at the ends of the renal pyramids. They empty into the minor and major renal calyces which empty into the renal pelvis.
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