The Descending Limb of the Nephron Loop

question 31

Multiple Choice

The descending limb of the nephron loop .

• A) is freely permeable to sodium and urea
• 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 not permeable to water

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