Which structure generally traps water because it does NOT have aquaporins?

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The ascending segment of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water because it lacks aquaporins, which are water channels that facilitate water reabsorption. This segment actively transports ions out of the filtrate, making the surrounding interstitial fluid hypertonic and promoting water reabsorption in other parts of the nephron where aquaporins are present.

Which Structure Generally Traps Water Because It Does NOT Have