Multiple choice

Reabsorption of protein occurs in the

  1. loop of Henle

  2. distal convoluted tubule

  3. proximal convoluted tubules

  4. collecting duct
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Explanation

Virtually all of the small amount of protein and amino acids filtered by the glomerulus are reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) through receptor-mediated endocytosis. Other parts of the nephron, like the loop of Henle and distal tubule, do not participate in protein reabsorption.

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