Loop of Henle

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The kidney is capable of producing concentrated urine but not diluted urine

False

What is needed to form concentrated urine?

A hypertonic medullary interstitial is needed to form concentrated urine.

The short and long hoop of Henle contribute to urine concentration.

True

What are the systems 3 main components that contribute to the kidneys concentrated or diluted urine? (Taken from Bookshelf)

<p>The three components are the generation of the hypertonic medullary interstitium, dilution of the tubule fluid by the thick ascending limb and DCT, and variability in the water permeability of the collecting duct in response to ADH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the broad function of each essential component needed for either concentrating/diluting urine.

<p>Hypertonic medullary insterstitium = Allows excretion of concentrated urine Thick ascending limb and DCT = Allows excretion of dilute urine CT’s permeability to ADH = Determines final urine concentration Free bee = Free bee</p> Signup and view all the answers