Human Physiology
Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 17, Problem 13RA

Reabsorption of water through the tubules occurs by

a . osmosis . b . active transport . c . facilitated diffusion . d . all of these .

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