Which Structure in the Mammalian Kidney Is Responsible for Maintaining

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which structure in the mammalian kidney is responsible for maintaining the osmotic gradient in medulla of the kidney?

• A) renal corpuscle
• B) proximal tubule
• C) loop of Henle
• D) distal tubule
• E) collecting duct

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