Vasopressin quickly increases the reabsorption of water by the collecting duct. This happens because
A) The cell transcribes and translates more aquaporins to be inserted in the membrane.
B) Preformed aquaporins are translocated to the membrane.
C) Phosphorylation of existing aquaporins increase their permeability.
D) All of the above are possible.
Answer: B
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