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Name a common nutrient that is absorbed in the small intestine and reabsorbed in the kidney tubules.

The common nutrient which is absorbed by the small intestine and reabsorbed by kidney tubules is glucose and amino acids.

Explanation:


The main function kidney is to remove the waste. The essential nutrients (which are reabsorbed are glucose, amino acids, sodium etc.) are reabsorbed the nephrons of the kidney.


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