Which of these statements does NOT describe water reabsorption
A)It occurs passively by osmosis in the proximal tubule.
B)It is under the control of vasopressin in the distal and collecting tubules.
C)It occurs by active transport in the distal and collecting tubules.
D)It occurs passively in the descending limb of loop of Henle.

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Water reabsorption occurs passively by osmosis in the proximal tubule and in the descending limb of loop of Henle. It is under the control of vasopressin in the distal and collecting tubules, but it does not occur by active transport in these segments. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Water Reabsorption