Where does the majority of phosphate reabsorption occur in the nephron? 2. By what mechanism does the majority of this reabsorption occur via? 3. What effect does parathyroid hormone have in regards to the above?

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1. Where does the majority of phosphate reabsorption occur in the nephron? 2. By what mechanism does the majority of this reabsorption occur via? 3. What effect does parathyroid hormone have in regards to the above?