The Descending Limb of the Loop of Henle

question 64

Multiple Choice

The descending limb of the loop of Henle .

• A)is not permeable to water
• B)contains fluid that becomes more concentrated as it moves down into the medulla
• C)pulls water by osmosis into the lumen of the tubule
• D)is freely permeable to sodium and urea

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