The substances which are retained in the interstitium of medullary region of kidneys to increase its osmolarity are

K^{+} and N a^{+}

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Glucose and uric acid

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Urea and NaCl

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Urea and uric acid

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The correct option is C Urea and NaCl
Answer (4)
Small amounts of urea enter the thin segment of the ascending limb of Henle's loop which is transported back to the interstitium by the collecting duct.

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The substances which are retained in the interstitium of medullary region of kidneys to increase its osmolarity are

The correct option is C Urea and NaClAnswer (4) Small amounts of urea enter the thin segment of the ascending limb of Henle's loop which is transported back to the interstitium by the collecting duct.

The correct option is C Urea and NaCl
Answer (4)
Small amounts of urea enter the thin segment of the ascending limb of Henle's loop which is transported back to the interstitium by the collecting duct.