Practice mode Homeostasis

What happens in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

Correct answer D. Na⁺ and Cl⁻ are actively transported out while water cannot follow

Explanation

The thick ascending limb is impermeable to water but actively pumps out sodium and chloride ions. This raises the solute concentration of the medullary tissue fluid.

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