Due to the action of aldosterone, water is reabsorbed because ________.

A. sodium is reabsorbed into peritubular blood
B. aldosterone opens aquaporins
C. sodium is excreted in the urine
D. potassium is reabsorbed into peritubular blood


Answer: A

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