Which structure generally traps water because it does NOT have aquaporins?
a. the proximal convoluted tubule
b. the ascending segment of the loop of Henle
c. the distal convoluted tubule
d. the Bowman's capsule
Ans: b. the ascending segment of the loop of Henle
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