What Is the Function of Urea Reabsorption in the Collecting

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the function of urea reabsorption in the collecting ducts of the kidney?

• A) It restores the correct concentration of blood urea.
• B) It increases the osmotic concentration of the interstitial fluid in the renal medulla so that more water can be extracted from the urine.
• C) It reduces the salinity of the renal medulla and thus helps regulate how much water is reabsorbed from the urine.
• D) It moves the urea into the ascending limb of the loop of Henle so that it can be excreted from there in the urine.

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