Nephron Loop of Henle

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What is the characteristic of the descending part of the loop of Henle?

  • It is permeable to both water and salts
  • It is impermeable to both water and salts
  • It is impermeable to water and permeable to salts
  • It is permeable to water and impermeable to salts (correct)

What is the main function of the ascending part of the loop of Henle?

  • To secrete salts and reabsorb water
  • To reabsorb salts and secrete water (correct)
  • To reabsorb water and salts
  • To secrete both water and salts

What is the term for the twisting of blood vessels?

  • Bleeding
  • Permeable
  • Ei isomers
  • Close twisted (correct)

What is the consequence of the permeable nature of the descending part of the loop of Henle?

<p>Water reabsorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the descending and ascending parts of the loop of Henle?

<p>The permeability to water and salts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for bleeding in the loop of Henle?

<p>The permeable nature of the descending part (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the loop of Henle is mainly responsible for reabsorbing water?

<p>The descending part (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the permeable nature of the descending part of the loop of Henle?

<p>Increased reabsorption of water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the twisting of blood vessels in the loop of Henle?

<p>Close twisting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the ascending part of the loop of Henle?

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Study Notes

Ei Isomers and Blood Flow

  • Bleeding is related to twisted or closed blood vessels
  • Permeable water causes descending blood flow, mainly to salts

The Loop of Henle

  • The loop of Henle has an ascending permeable limb
  • The loop of Henle has a descending permeable limb

Ei Isomers and Blood Flow

  • Bleeding is related to twisted or closed blood vessels
  • Permeable water causes descending blood flow, mainly to salts

The Loop of Henle

  • The loop of Henle has an ascending permeable limb
  • The loop of Henle has a descending permeable limb

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