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Question
Sodium chloride contained in glomerular filtrate is fully reabsorbed in the renal tubule.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Sodium chloride contained in the glomerular filtrate is partially reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.
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