The High Osmolarity of the Renal Medulla Is Maintained by Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

The high osmolarity of the renal medulla is maintained by which of the following?

• A) active transport of salt from the upper region of the descending limb.
• B) the loose packing of juxtamedullary nephrons.
• C) diffusion of urea into the collecting duct.
• D) diffusion of salt from the descending limb of the loop of Henle.

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Definitions:

Examine On Instruction

A programming command used in PLCs to check if a particular condition or input is true (on) before executing subsequent instructions.

Output Status

The current condition or state of an output device, indicating whether it is active, inactive, or in a fault condition.

MCR Instruction

Stands for "Master Control Reset," a programmable logic controller (PLC) instruction used to control the execution of a block of logic.

Ladder Program

A graphical programming language resembling the rungs of a ladder, used for programming PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).