Glucose reabsorption
A) Occurs throughout the nephron
B) Occurs only in the proximal tubule
C) Normally is limited to the proximal tubule but can occur in the distal nephron when glucose load is high
D) Occurs in the proxim al tubule and distal tubule
E) Is entirely passive

Question

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Glucose reabsorption primarily occurs in the proximal tubule of the nephron through active transport mechanisms. The other parts of the nephron are not significantly involved in glucose reabsorption under normal physiological conditions.

Glucose Reabsorption