Which feature enables the mammalian kidney to concentrate urine in the medullary region?

The increase in osmolarity from outer to inner medullary interstitium is maintained due to:
$(i)$ Close proximity between Henle's loop and vasa recta
$(ii)$ Counter current mechanism
$(iii)$ Selective secretion of $HCO_{3}^{-}$ and hydrogen ions in $PCT$
$(iv)$ Higher blood pressure in glomerular capillaries

Which of the following statements about the reabsorption process in Henle's loop are correct?
$(a)$ The descending limb of Henle's loop is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes.
$(b)$ Urine gets concentrated in Henle's loop.
$(c)$ Reabsorption of $Na^+$ and water takes place in Henle's loop.
$(d)$ Active or passive transport of electrolytes occurs in the ascending limb of Henle's loop.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The Loop of Henle is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of which of the following?

Why is a small amount of urea retained in the kidney matrix?

If the kidneys fail to reabsorb water,what will be the effect on the tissues?