Which statement about tubular reabsorption is incorrect? A) It refers to the movement of a substance from the tubular fluid to the peritubular capillary blood. B) It is important for the conservation of substances important to the body, such as Na⁺, Cl^-, glucose, and amino acids. C) It can occur by active or passive transport mechanisms. D) It involves the process of transepithelial transport. E) It takes place only in the proximal tubule.

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Tubular reabsorption occurs in various parts of the renal tubule, including the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct. Therefore, statement E is incorrect as it suggests that tubular reabsorption only takes place in the proximal tubule.

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