Water reabsorption
a. is under vasopressin control in the proximal tubule
b. occurs to the greatest extent in the proximal tubule
c. is under vasopressin control in the distal and collecting tubules
d. is both a and b
e. is both b and c
E
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. integrating center B. sensors C. effectors D. All of the choices are correct.