Which of the following statements is correct regarding excretion by the human kidney?
- AThe descending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
- BThe distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing $HCO_3^-$.
- CNearly $99\%$ of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
- DThe ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.
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