Question 16

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following is true about the loop of Henle?


A) It is a site of filtration.
B) Filtration in the descending limb becomes more and more hypotonic.
C) Water osmoses into the descending limb.
D) Sodium and chloride ions are actively moved out of the ascending limb.
E) The ascending limb is very permeable to water.

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