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Q.

Given below are two statements.

Statement I: As the filtrate moves through the descending limb of Henle's loop, it becomes progressively concentrated.

Statement II: As the filtrate moves through the ascending limb of Henle's loop, it becomes progressively diluted.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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a

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

b

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

c

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

d

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. This results in the concentration of the filtrate during its descent.  The ascending limb is impermeable to water but facilitates active and passive transport of electrolytes. Consequently, as the concentrated filtrate pass upward, it gets diluted due to the passage of  electrolytes to the medullary fluid.

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