Which of the following statements about urine formation is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about urine formation is incorrect?

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Filtration occurs in the glomerulus. Reabsorption of essential nutrients occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule. Urine is concentrated mainly in the distal convoluted tubule. Correct Secretion of ions occurs in the distal convoluted tubule.

Explanation

Urine concentration primarily occurs in the Loop of Henle and collecting ducts, not in the distal convoluted tubule.

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