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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