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How is the function of the kidney greatly dependent on the process of osmosis?  If there was...

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How is the function of the kidney greatly dependent on theprocess of osmosis?  If there was a high amount ofvasopressin, what happens regarding osmosis along the collectingduct? Include how are the regional differences (medulla vs. cortex)of the kidney are involved and the function of juxtamedullarynephrons.

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Kidney cells has semipermeable membrane throughout and the osmosis actively facilitates the removal of metabolic waste products beacause osmosis allows the liquid solvents to pass through the semipermeable    See Answer
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