Which of the Following BEST Describes the Characteristics of the Descending

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the characteristics of the descending limb of the loop of Henle?

• A)It is permeable to water.
• B)It actively transports electrolytes.
• C)It is impermeable to water.
• D)Its filtrate is mainly glucose.
• E)Its filtrate becomes more and more concentrated.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Expenses that vary in relation to the amount of products or services a company generates.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan repayments.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that a business can exploit by expanding their scale of production, leading to a lower cost per unit.

Diseconomies of Scale

Increased costs per unit that occur when a company grows too large, leading to inefficiencies.