Which of the Following Establish the Medullary Vertical Osmotic Gradient

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which of the following establish the medullary vertical osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication?

• A)Loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons
• B)Loops of Henle of cortical nephrons
• C)Vasa recta of juxtamedullary nephrons
• D)Vasa recta of cortical nephrons
• E)Vasopressin-secreting cells

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