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Longest loop of Henle occurs in

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Kangaroo Rat
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Rhesus Monkey
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Opposum
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Rabbit
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Solution

The correct option is A Kangaroo Rat
The loop of Henle is U shaped tube that conducts urine within a nephron from proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule. The longest loop of Henle occurs in Kangaroo Rat. The long loop of Henle helps to minimize water loss and maximize reabsorption.
So, the correct answer is 'Kangaroo Rat'.

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