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If kidneys fails to reabsorb water, the ...

If kidneys fails to reabsorb water, the effect on tissue would

A

remain unaffected

B

shrink and shrivel

C

absorb water from blood plasma

D

take more `O_(2)` from blood

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B
If kidney fails to reabsrob water the concentration of urine will be low and urination will be more frequent, a condition called polyuria as a result, the tissues of the body will be dehydrated and shrink.
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