What Solute Maintains the Medullary Interstitial Fluid Osmotic Gradient

question 45

Multiple Choice

What solute maintains the medullary interstitial fluid osmotic gradient?

• A)sodium ions
• B)urea
• C)water
• D)glucose
• E)potassium ions

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