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Function of Loop of Henle

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The descending limb of loop of Henle of cortical nephrons is permeable to

A

C a^{2 +}

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Urea

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C

N a^{+}

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D

Water

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Solution

The correct option is D Water
Answer (1)
The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes.

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