The Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle Is Where

question 177

Multiple Choice

The ascending limb of the loop of Henle is where

• A) NaCl passively leaves the tubular fluid down its concentration gradient.
• B) NaCl is actively transported into the interstitial fluid, leaving water behind because the tubular cells are not permeable to water.
• C) K⁺ is secreted.
• D) Aldosterone stimulates Na⁺ reabsorption.
• E) None of these.

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