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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which excretory process in the nephron is primarily passive?
Options
A Reabsorption of glucose
B Reabsorption of water
Correct Answer
C Filtration in the glomerulus
D Secretion of urea
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water reabsorption in the nephron is primarily passive, occurring by osmosis as water follows the active transport of solutes (especially sodium) out of the tubule.

Hint

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

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1964 of 2214
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