A disease that resulted in defective Na⁺/K⁺ pumps would have no effect on the absorption of water across an epithelial surface.

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The Na⁺/K⁺ pump plays a crucial role in maintaining the electrochemical gradient across the epithelial cells, which is a necessary step for the absorption of water. If the Na⁺/K⁺ pumps are defective, there will be an imbalance in the ion concentration, leading to a decrease in the rate of absorption of water across the epithelial surface.

A Disease That Resulted in Defective Na⁺/K⁺ Pumps Would Have