Which of the following is the mechanism by which water is reabsorbed in the renal nephrons?...

Which of the following is the mechanism by which water is reabsorbed in the renal nephrons?

A. Osmosis

B. Filtration

C. Active transport

D. Ion exchange

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Expert Solution

Answer is option A (Osmosis). This occurs due to increasing concentration of sodium across the membrane. To stabilise the concentration gradient, water moves through the membrane. This process is called osmosis.

gladiator answered 1 year ago

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