Suppose Homeostasis in a Mammal Was Suddenly Affected Such That

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suppose homeostasis in a mammal was suddenly affected such that the osmolarity of the medulla of the kidney was equal along the entire length of the loop of Henle.How would this affect the filtrate at the junction of the descending and ascending loops of Henle?

• A)The filtrate would be more concentrated than normal.
• B)The filtrate would be less concentrated than normal.
• C)The filtrate concentration would not be affected.

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