As the Filtrate Moves Through a Nephron

question 44

Multiple Choice

As the filtrate moves through a nephron,

• A) water is added to make a dilute urine.
• B) solutes are combined with urea.
• C) water and solutes are reabsorbed.
• D) we get thirsty due to the salts that are taken back into the blood.

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