The portion of the renal tubule closest to the glomerulus is the ________.
A) collecting duct
B) proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
C) glomerular (Bowman's) capsule
D) distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
E) nephron loop (loop of Henle)

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The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the portion of the renal tubule closest to the glomerulus, and is responsible for the reabsorption of most of the filtered substances from the glomerular filtrate.

The Portion of the Renal Tubule Closest to the Glomerulus