Which of the Following Statements About the Loop of Henle

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the loop of Henle is CORRECT?

• A)The thick segment of the ascending limb is impermeable to water.
• B)The descending limb actively transports electrolytes into the interstitial fluid.
• C)Water moves from the interstitial fluid into the descending limb of the loop of Henle.
• D)The filtrate is more concentrated when it leaves the loop of Henle than when it enters the loop.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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