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The obligatory absorption of water takes place in various regions of the nephron EXCEPT.

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The obligatory absorption of water takes place in various regions of the nephron EXCEPT.

Options

  • Descending limb of the loop of Henle

  • Proximal convoluted tubule

  • Ascending limb of the loop of Henle

  • Distal convoluted tubule

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Solution

Ascending limb of the loop of Henle

Explanation:

Ascending loop of Henle's is permeable to salts and not permeable to water thus helping in maintaining a concentration of urine.

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