The Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle of a Juxtamedullary

question 156

Multiple Choice

The ascending limb of the loop of Henle of a juxtamedullary nephron

• A)actively transports NaCl out of the lumen into the interstitial fluid
• B)is highly permeable to H2O
• C)is always impermeable to H2O
• D)has characteristics a and b
• E)has characteristics a and c

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Definitions:

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a peptide hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the anterior pituitary to release gonadotropins, which in turn regulate reproduction.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that plays a key role in human reproductive processes.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced by the placenta after implantation, often measured in pregnancy tests.

Fetal Testes

The male reproductive organs in a fetus, responsible for producing testosterone, which is crucial for male sexual development.