Which of the Following Statements Concerning Solute Movement in the Loop

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning solute movement in the loop of Henle is true?

• A) Only Na⁺ diffuses from the descending limb.
• B) Solutes are actively transported from the ascending limb.
• C) Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions are actively transported into the vasa recta.
• D) The osmolality of the descending limb decreases as filtrate moves through.
• E) Water moves by osmosis out of the ascending loop.

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