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Brush border is seen in________________?

Correct answer: B. Proximal convoluted tubule

  • A. Bowman's capsule
  • B. Proximal convoluted tubule
  • C. Distal convoluted tubule
  • D. Loop of Henle

Explanation

The proximal convoluted tubule has a prominent brush border of microvilli, which greatly increases its surface area for reabsorption. The distal convoluted tubule has few microvilli and lacks this prominent brush border.

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