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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Most water reabsorption in the nephron occurs by which transport mechanism?
Options
A Active transport
B Facilitated diffusion
C Passive transport
Correct Answer
D Pinocytosis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most water reabsorption occurs by passive transport (osmosis). Water follows the osmotic gradient created by active transport of solutes, particularly sodium and chloride, out of the tubule.

Hint

Water moves along its concentration gradient without directly using cellular energy.

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