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Physiology General 766201d7

In the presence of vasopressin the greatest fraction of filtered water is reabsorbed in which pa of the nephron?

A
Proximal tubule
B
Distal tubule
C
Loope of Henle
D
Collecting duct
High-Yield Explanation
The proximal tubule is responsible for reabsorbing ~60% of filtered water irrespective of the presence or abscence of vassopressin. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, chapter: 277.

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