The recovery of water from the filtrate that enters Bowman's capsule is an important function of the kidneys. Describe the mechanisms whereby water is reabsorbed in each segment of the renal tubules. Include the cellular mechanisms that allow antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to modulate reabsorption and that regulate the release of ADH.
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