PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The principal function of the loop of Henle is in the recovery of water and sodium chloride from urine. This function allows production of urine that is far more concentrated than blood, limiting the amount of water needed as intake for survival.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chloride reabsorption at the loop of Henle was 0.72 (normal values 0.66-0.90), minimal urine osmolality 71 mosm/kg (normal values less than 75 mosm/kg) and chloride fractional clearance 0.44 (normal values 0.3-6.8). An impaired chloride reabsorption at the loop of Henle was found 6 months later.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thick descending limbs of the loop of Henle look similar to the proximal tubule, with apical brush borders. The thick ascending limbs are composed of cuboidal cells, but unlike the proximal convoluted tubule, they do not have apical brush borders.