Sodium Concentration in the Urine Will Be Maintained Due to the Loop

question 19

Multiple Choice

Sodium concentration in the urine will be maintained due to the loop of the nephron (loop of Henle) exhibiting

• A) an active release of sodium from the descending limb.
• B) a passive and active release of sodium from the ascending limb.
• C) a passive release of sodium from the descending limb.
• D) the release of water from the ascending limb.
• E) the active transport of water.

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A group of muscles in the lower back region involved in the movement and support of the spine.

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