reabsorption
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The reabsorption of Na+ also results in the osmotic reabsorption of water, which alters blood volume and blood pressure.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Aldosterone regulates the amount of water excreted by the kidneys and causes direct water reabsorption from the kidney tubules.
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In the intestines, PTH increases dietary Ca2+ absorption, and in the kidneys, PTH stimulates reabsorption of the CA2+.
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The kidneys of the urinary system excrete excess calcium into the urine instead of reclaiming calcium through reabsorption.
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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