MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which side of the Loop of Henle is permeable only to water?
A
Ascending
B
Descending
C
Transcending
D
Resending
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The descending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water. Water diffuses into the hyperosmolar medullary interstitium. The osmolarity can reach a maximum of 1200 mOsm/L at the tip of the medullary interstitium in antidiuresis. The ascending limb (where loop diuretics work) is impermeable to water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Descending limb of Henle’s loop is permeable to water. II. Ascending limb of Henle’s loop is permeable to electrolytes.

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