The Ascending Limb of the Nephron Loop

question 91

Multiple Choice

The ascending limb of the nephron loop

• A) is permeable to salt.
• B) is permeable to water.
• C) pulls salt from the renal medulla to make the filtrate more concentrated.
• D) responds to high levels of ADH in the blood.
• E) is the primary site of tubular secretion.

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