Which of the Following Is True About the Ascending Limb

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

• A) NaCl passively leaves the tubular fluid down its concentration gradient.
• B) NaCl is actively transported into the interstitial fluid, leaving water behind because the tubular cells are not permeable to water.
• C) K⁺ is secreted.
• D) aldosterone stimulates Na⁺ reabsorption.

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