Which of the Following Is Not a Primary Function of the Loop

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a primary function of the loop of Henle?

• A) The loop of Henle reabsorbs water from the tubule fluid in its descending limb.
• B) In addition to reabsorption, the loop of Henle secretes hydrogen ions.
• C) By reabsorbing salt from its ascending limb, it makes the tubule fluid hypotonic.
• D) Reabsorption of salt in the ascending limb also creates and maintains a high osmotic pressure.

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Definitions:

π Electrons

Electrons present in the pi bonds of a molecule which contribute to the molecule's chemical properties.

Aromatic

Refers to a class of compounds that contain a benzene ring or a similar structure with delocalized electrons that follow Huckel's rule.

AntiAromatic

Compounds that have conjugated pi electron systems with 4n pi electrons, which destabilize the molecule, making it less stable than if the pi electrons were localized.

NonAromatic

Refers to organic compounds that do not possess the special stability associated with cyclic, planar systems that follow Huckel’s rule of delocalized electrons.