Which of the following is NOT a function of the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
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Correct answer: Concentration of urine by preventing water reabsorption
The PCT is responsible for the bulk reabsorption of water and solutes. Concentrating the urine is primarily the function of the loop of Henle and the collecting duct.
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