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How does vasa rectum , loop of henle and collecting ducts are involved in concentration of the filterate comming from glomeruls in nephron ?
How does vasa rectum , loop of henle and collecting ducts are involved in concentration of the filterate comming from glomeruls in nephron ?
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Vasa Recta: It participates in a mechanism called countercurrent exchange, which is needed for the production of concentrated urine.
Loop of henle:It is responsible for creating the concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney.
Collecting duct: Its main function is to maintain the electorate and fluid balance through the process of reabsorption and excretion.
Vasa Recta: It participates in a mechanism called countercurrent exchange, which is needed for the production of concentrated urine.
Loop of henle:It is responsible for creating the concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney.
Collecting duct: Its main function is to maintain the electorate and fluid balance through the process of reabsorption and excretion.
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