Which of the Following Statements About the Loop of Henle

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the loop of Henle is true ?

• A) The walls of the descending loop are relatively impermeable to water.
• B) The walls of the descending loop are relatively permeable to sodium.
• C) The walls of the ascending loop are relatively permeable to water.
• D) The walls of the ascending loop are relatively permeable to sodium.
• E) The entire loops is relatively permeable to sodium.

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