The receptor sites for vasopressin binding are located on the basolateral border, yet the end result is an increase in H₂O permeability of the luminal border of the tubular cells.

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Vasopressin binds to receptors on the basolateral side, triggering a signaling cascade that inserts aquaporin channels into the luminal membrane, increasing water permeability.

The Receptor Sites for Vasopressin Binding Are Located on the Basolateral