Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?

  • A
    Descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
  • B
    Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing $HCO_3^-$.
  • C
    Nearly $99$ percent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
  • D
    Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.

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