GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hypertonicity deep in the medulla is caused by the
A
ascending limb of the loop of Henle
B
distal convoluted tubule
C
descending limb of the loop of Henle
D
vasa recta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the descending limb of the loop of Henle, the uring is hypertonic, while in ascending limb of the loop of Henle, the urine is hypotonic.

Detailed explanation-2: -In descending loop of Henle, urine is hypertonic while in ascending loop urine is hypotonic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The correct statement regarding Henleā€™s loop is that the ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

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