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Function of the Tubules

Question

The ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to

Easy

A

${Na}^{+}$
B

${Cl}^{-}$
C

Urea
D

$H_{2} O$

Solution

The ascending limb of Henle's loop is permeable to electrolytes but impermeable to water. It is also permeable to urea (small amounts of urea enter the thin segment of the ascending limb of Henle's loop from the medullary interstitium).

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