reabsorption
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While PTH acts directly on the kidneys to increase Ca2+ reabsorption, its effects on the intestine are indirect.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The hormone aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of water and sodium ions in the kidney, which results in increased blood pressure and volume.
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Aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex of the kidneys, enhances Na+ reabsorption from the extracellular fluids and subsequent water reabsorption by diffusion.
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In the large intestine there is reabsorption of water and absorption of some minerals as feces are formed.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
“I’ve heard of reabsorption cases this bad but I’ve never seen one.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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