The Descending Arm of the Loop of Henle Is Permeable

question 61

Multiple Choice

The descending arm of the loop of Henle is permeable to ____ but impermeable to ____.  

• A) water; potassium ions
• B) water; sodium ions
• C) sodium ions; water
• D) potassium ions; water
• E) All choices are incorrect.

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