Which Segment of the Nephron Is NOT Permeable to H₂O

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which segment of the nephron is NOT permeable to H₂O a., even in the presence of vasopressin

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

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