Glucose and amino acids in the filtrate are reabsorbed by tubular epithelial cells through

  • A
    Active transport
  • B
    Passive transport
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    Osmosis

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$I.$ Reabsorption of water occurs passively in the initial segment of nephron.
$II.$ Nitrogenous wastes are absorbed by active transport.
$III.$ Conditional reabsorption of $Na^{+}$ and water takes place in $DCT$.
$IV.$ $DCT$ reabsorbs glucose.
$V.$ $DCT$ is capable of selective secretion of $H^{+}$,$K^{+}$ and $NH_{3}$ to maintain $pH$ and $Na^{+}-K^{+}$ balance in blood.
$VI.$ Substances like glucose,amino acids,$Na^{+}$,etc.,in the filtrate are reabsorbed actively.
Choose the option with incorrect statements.

Components reabsorbed by the Proximal Convoluted Tubule $(PCT)$ - $P$
Components secreted by the Proximal Convoluted Tubule $(PCT)$ - $Q$
$I - K^{+}$,$II - \text{Ammonia}$,$III - HCO_{3}^{-}$,$IV - \text{Essential nutrients}$,$V - 70$ to $80\%$ $\text{electrolytes and water}$,$VI - H^{+}$
Select the correct option for $P$ and $Q$.
$P \quad\quad\quad Q$

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