Which is a function of the collecting ducts? which is a function of the collecting ducts? absorb electrolytes actively and water by osmosis in the same segments form a large volume of very concentrated urine or a small volume of very dilute urine form a large volume of very dilute urine or a small volume of very concentrated urine absorb water and electrolytes into the tubular network?

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Maritza Stein

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25 November, 01:33

Which is a function of the collecting ducts? which is a function of the collecting ducts? absorb electrolytes actively and water by osmosis in the same segments form a large volume of very concentrated urine or a small volume of very dilute urine form a large volume of very dilute urine or a small volume of very concentrated urine absorb water and electrolytes into the tubular network?

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Tyson Wolfe · Answer 1

I believe the function of the collecting ducts is to absorb water and electrolytes into the tubular network. The collecting duct participates in electrolyte and fluid balance through reabsorption and excretion, processes that are regulated by the hormones vasopressin (ADH) and aldosterone.