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Q.

Select the correct statements about the Henle's loop.

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a

The ascending and descending limbs are different in permeability and the filtrate flows in the same direction in them.

b

The ascending and descending limbs are different in permeability and the filtrate flows in opposite directions in them.

c

The ascending and descending limbs are similar in permeability and the filtrate flows in opposite directions in them.

d

The ascending and descending limbs are similar in permeability and the filtrate flows in the same direction in them.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The ascending and descending limbs differ in permeability. The descending limb is permeable to water and almost impermeable to electrolytes. The ascending limb is impermeable to water but permeable to electrolytes.

The filtrates flows in the same direction in the ascending and descending limbs (countercurrent flow).

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Select the correct statements about the Henle's loop.