Question

If Henle's loop were absent from mammalian nephron, which of the following is to be expected:

• A. There will be no urine formation
• B. There will be hardly any change in the quality and quantity of urine formed
• C. The urine will be more concentrated
• D. The urine will be more dilute

Answer 1

The correct option is D The urine will be more dilute

Henle’s loop plays a role in reabsorption of water from the filtrate, thereby making the urine more concentrated. Without the loop of Henle a lot of water would be lost from the body and regulation of water content in urine would be disrupted.