The site and principal mechanism for the passage of glucose into the bloodstream in the human kidney is the:
Correct answer: E. Proximal convoluted tubule .... By active reabsorption
- A. Collecting duct .... By active secretion
- B. Distal convoluted tubule .... By passive diffusion
- C. Glomerulus .... By selective reabsorption
- D. Glomerulus .... By ultrafiltration
- E. Proximal convoluted tubule .... By active reabsorption
Explanation
All the nutrients, including glucose, are absorbed back into the proximal convoluted tubule by active reabsorption. The glomerulus is not involved in absorption but just "ultrafiltration".DCT and Collecting ducts are primarily used to absorb water.
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