Which part of the nephron is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium to increase the surface area for reabsorption?
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Correct answer: Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
The PCT is specialized for maximum reabsorption. Its brush border epithelium significantly increases the surface area, allowing nearly 70-80 percent of electrolytes and water to be reabsorbed.
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