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** Thanks to the gradient created by the hypertonic medulla which is present due to the countercurrent multiplier in the [[Loop Of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology| Loop of Henle]]
 
** Thanks to the gradient created by the hypertonic medulla which is present due to the countercurrent multiplier in the [[Loop Of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology| Loop of Henle]]
 
* This system allows both concentrated and dilute urine to be produced depending on ADH secretion and therefore the density of aquaporins in the principal cell membranes
 
* This system allows both concentrated and dilute urine to be produced depending on ADH secretion and therefore the density of aquaporins in the principal cell membranes
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==Other Means of Water Homeostasis==
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As well as the aquaporins in the distal tubule and collecting duct significant water reabsorption occurs in the [[Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology| proximal tubule]] and the [[Loop Of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology| Loop of Henle]] and is linked to the absorption of [[Sodium Homeostasis - Physiology| sodium.]]
      
==Species Variation of the Ability to Conserve Water==
 
==Species Variation of the Ability to Conserve Water==
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