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In loop of Henle, water is reabsorbed by the process of osmosis.

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Maximum water reabsorption takes place in the region of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT).
After the PCT, the urine flows to the loop of Henle.
In the loop of Henle, 10% of the water is reabsorbed into the peritubular network by the process of osmosis.

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