The Segment of the Nephron That Is Not Permeable to H₂O

question 21

Multiple Choice

The segment of the nephron that is not permeable to H₂O even in the presence of vasopressin is the

• A) proximal tubule
• B) ascending limb of the loop of Henle
• C) descending limb of the loop of Henle
• D) distal tubule
• E) collecting tubule

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