The ascending limb of the loop of Henle, transports solutes (NaCl) out of the tubule lumen with little or no water, generating a hyperosmotic medullary interstitium and delivering a hypoosmotic tubule fluid to the distal tubule. This is called the _____.

Flow of fluid

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Single effect

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Countercurrent multiplier

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Flow of filtrate

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The correct option is B Single effect
The ascending limb of the loop of Henle, transports solutes (NaCl) out of the tubule lumen with little or no water, generating a hyperosmotic medullary interstitium and delivering a hypoosmotic tubule fluid to the distal tubule. This is called the single effect.

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