The Loop of Henle

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Loop of Henle

• A) Does not reabsorb water or salt
• B) Reabsorbs water in excess of salt
• C) Reabsorbs salt in excess of water
• D) Reabsorbs salt and water in equal proportions
• E) Reabsorbs salt and water into the peritubular capillaries

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Definitions:

Confederate Ships

Naval vessels that were operated by the Confederate States during the American Civil War to fight against the Union.

Enlist

To voluntarily sign up for military service or, more broadly, to join an organization or cause.

Union Forces

The armed forces of the United States (the North) during the American Civil War.

1863

The year 1863 is notable for several historical events, including the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate-held territory during the American Civil War.