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Which portions of the renal tubule and collecting duct reabsorb more solutes than water to produce dilute urine?

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To answer the question regarding which portions of the renal tubule and collecting duct reabsorb more solutes than water to produce dilute urine, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Nephron Structure**: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, consisting of several parts including the renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule (DCT), and collecting duct. 2. **Identifying the Function of Each Part**: ...
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