Practice mode Homeostasis

Which statement correctly describes the descending limb of the loop of Henle?

Correct answer A. It is permeable to water but relatively impermeable to salts

Explanation

As filtrate moves down the descending limb into the salty medulla, water leaves by osmosis. Salts stay in, so the filtrate becomes more concentrated towards the tip.

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