Mastering Henle's Loop
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Which limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes?

  • Neither limb
  • Descending limb (correct)
  • Ascending limb
  • Both limbs
  • What is the role of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

  • Maintenance of high osmolarity (correct)
  • Reabsorption of water
  • Dilution of filtrate
  • Reabsorption of electrolytes
  • What happens to the filtrate as it moves down the loop of Henle?

  • It gets concentrated (correct)
  • It gets reabsorbed
  • It remains unchanged
  • It gets diluted
  • What is the permeability of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to water?

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