Which Statement Does NOT Describe the Medullary Vertical Osmotic Gradient

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT describe the medullary vertical osmotic gradient

• A)The loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons establish a medullary vertical osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication.
• B)The vasa recta enable the medulla to be supplied with blood while conserving the medullary vertical osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent exchange.
• C)The countercurrent system establishes and maintains a medullary vertical osmotic gradient ranging from 300 to 1200 mOsm/litre.
• D)The collecting tubules of the juxtamedullary nephrons but not the cortical nephrons descend through the medullary vertical osmotic gradient before emptying into the renal pelvis.

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