Which of the following statements about nephron function is correct?

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Which of the following statements about nephron function is correct?

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Glucose is primarily reabsorbed in the collecting duct. The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs most of the essential nutrients. Correct The Loop of Henle plays no role in water conservation. Filtration occurs at the distal convoluted tubule.

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The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs essential nutrients like glucose, amino acids, and sodium ions.

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