The portion of the kidney that functions primarily in the reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate into the blood is the:

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The proximal convoluted tubule is responsible for reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate into the blood. The glomerulus is responsible for filtration, the renal vein carries filtered blood away from the kidney, the distal convoluted tubule is responsible for fine tuning of electrolyte balance and acid-base balance, and Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate.

The Portion of the Kidney That Functions Primarily in the Reabsorption