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Which substance plays a central role in determining the rate of sodium reabsorption?


Definitions:

Withdrawal Reflex

An involuntary reaction to a painful or harmful stimulus that results in the quick retraction of the body part exposed to the danger, providing a protective mechanism.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, designed to maintain muscle tone and posture.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A reflex that protects tendons and muscles from excessive tension by causing muscle relaxation when force is too great, preventing damage.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neuromuscular phenomenon in which the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.

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