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How do the kidneys determine which solutes to reabsorb and the quantity of solvent to reabsorb? Please...

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Howdo the kidneys determine which solutes to reabsorb and the quantityof solvent to reabsorb? Please provide an explaination of anyprocesses involved.

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Various portionsPCT Loop of henle DCT and collecting duct of nephron differ in their capacity to reabsorb water and specific solutes The reabsorbtion and secretion process occurs passively based on concentration gradients and water is    See Answer
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