Select the correct option:
$(1)$ The counter-current mechanism is maintained by the Loop of Henle and the vasa recta.
$(2)$ The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

  • A
    Both $(1)$ and $(2)$ are correct.
  • B
    Only $(1)$ is correct.
  • C
    Only $(2)$ is correct.
  • D
    Both $(1)$ and $(2)$ are incorrect.

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In the nephron, the transport of substances like sodium chloride and urea is facilitated by a special arrangement called the counter-current mechanism, which comprises of:

Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:
Henle's loop plays an important role in concentrating the urine.

The counter-current multiplier system changes the isotonic glomerular filtrate into

$A :$ In the descending limb of the loop of Henle,the urine is hypertonic,while in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle,the urine is hypotonic.
$R :$ The descending limb is impermeable to $Na^+$,while the ascending limb is impermeable to $H_2O$.

The concentration of urine depends upon which part of the nephron?

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