The amount of water retained can be significantly altered by controlling reabsorption of water in the?

Glomerulus

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PCT

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Loop of Henle

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DCT

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Solution

The correct option is C PCT
Maximum amount of water reabsorption (about 65%) takes place in the PCT, this reabsorption occurs as a result of ions being actively transported from the PCT into the interstitial fluid creating an osmotic gradient due to which water moves by osmosis from the PCT to the exterior.
So, the correct answer is 'PCT'

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