Compare the statements $A$ and $B$.
$\text{Statement } A$: When the urine moves through the descending limb,it becomes hypertonic,and as it passes through the ascending limb of Henle's loop,it becomes hypotonic.
$\text{Statement } B$: The descending limb is permeable to sodium ions,while the ascending limb is impermeable to sodium ions.

  • A
    Statement $A$ is correct and $B$ is incorrect.
  • B
    Statement $A$ is wrong and $B$ is correct.
  • C
    Both statements $A$ and $B$ are incorrect.
  • D
    Both statements $A$ and $B$ are correct.

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The glomerular filtrate in the loop of Henle gets concentrated in the descending and then gets diluted in the ascending limbs. Explain.

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.

If $Henle's$ loop were absent from the mammalian nephron,which of the following is to be expected?

At the bottom of the loop of Henle,the glomerular filtrate is . . . . . . .

Name the following:
$A$ loop of capillary running parallel to the Henle's loop.

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