Aquaporins have been identified in the epithelium of the large intestine.What is the function of these aquaporins?
A) to secrete water into the large intestine
B) to reabsorb water from the large intestine
C) to regulate solute transport from the feces to the body
D) to release hormones involved in regulating digestive processes of the large intestine
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