As the filtrate moves down the collecting duct of the nephron ______.   A no urea is reabsorbed because urea is a waste product that the body needs to get rid of   B urea is actively transported into the filtrate to prevent it from accumulating in the renal medulla   C some urea is reabsorbed from the filtrate in order to increase the osmolarity of the renal medulla

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