In the Ascending Limb of the Nephron Loop the

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the ascending limb of the nephron loop the .

• A) thin segment is not permeable to sodium and chloride
• B) thick segment is permeable to water
• C) thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption
• D) thin segment is freely permeable to water

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The relatively thin part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed of dense basaltic rock.

Seismic Tomography

A technique for imaging the Earth's interior by analyzing differences in the speed of seismic waves as they travel through different materials.

D'' Layer

The lowermost boundary layer of the Earth's mantle, situated just above the outer core.

Core-Mantle Boundary

The interface between the Earth's outer core and the mantle, characterized by a significant change in seismic wave velocities and an important zone for understanding the internal structure and dynamics of the Earth.