Kidneys compensate for changes in plasma volume and osmolarity by adjusting the rate of water

A) reabsorption only.
B) secretion only.
C) resorption only.
D) reabsorption and secretion.
E) secretion and resorption.


Ans: A) reabsorption only.

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