In the Ascending Limb of the Nephron Loop

question 110

Multiple Choice

In the ascending limb of the nephron loop:

• A)sodium and chloride are reabsorbed from the tubule fluid.
• B)the tubule fluid becomes dilute (hypotonic).
• C)antidiuretic hormone causes the cells to become more permeable to water.
• D)both A and B occur.

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