Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?

  • A
    Low levels of antidiuretic hormone.
  • B
    Maintaining hyperosmolarity towards inner medullary interstitium in the kidneys.
  • C
    Secretion of erythropoietin by juxtaglomerular complex.
  • D
    Hydrostatic pressure during glomerular filtration.

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