The Main Function of the Loop of Henle Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The main function of the loop of Henle is:

• A) maintenance of acid-base balance.
• B) filtering the blood.
• C) maintaining osmotic pressure.
• D) concentration of urine.

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Definitions:

Volvox

A genus of freshwater algae that forms spherical colonies of up to 50,000 cells.

Ulva

A genus of green algae, commonly known as sea lettuce, which is found in marine environments worldwide.

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on and decompose dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the environment.

Diatoms

A major group of algae, specifically microalgae, characterized by their unique cell walls composed of silica.