In the Early Portion of the Collecting Duct (In Cortical

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the early portion of the collecting duct (in cortical interstitial fluid) , an increase in water permeability will result in a(n)

• A) transport of sodium out of the tubule.
• B) efflux of urea from the tubule.
• C) decrease in filtrate volume.
• D) movement of water into the duct.
• E) increase in filtrate volume.

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