Vasopressin released from the neurohypophysis is mainly responsible for

  • A
    Facultative reabsorption of water through Henle's loop
  • B
    Obligatory reabsorption of water through Bowman's capsule
  • C
    Facultative reabsorption of water through $DCT$
  • D
    Obligatory reabsorption of water through $PCT$

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