- In which of the labelled structures does passive water reabsorption take place?
A) only in B
B) only in B and D
C) in B, C, and E
D) Passive water reabsorption occurs throughout all of the nephron.

Question

- In which of the labelled structures does passive water reabsorption take place?
A) only in B 
B) only in B and D 
C) in B, C, and E 
D) Passive water reabsorption occurs throughout all of the nephron.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Passive water reabsorption occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule (B), the descending limb of the loop of Henle (C), and the collecting duct (E) due to osmotic gradients.

- in Which of the Labelled Structures Does Passive Water