The ____ Establish the Medullary Vertical Osmotic Gradient by Means

question 162

Multiple Choice

The ____ establish the medullary vertical osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication.

• A) loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons
• B) loops of Henle of cortical nephrons
• C) vasa recta of juxtamedullary nephrons
• D) vasa recta of cortical nephrons
• E) vasopressin-secreting cells

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