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Function of the Tubules

Question

The filtrate gets diluted as it passes through the

Moderate

A

descending limb of the loop of Henle
B

proximal convoluted tubule
C

ascending limb of the loop of Henle
D

descending as well as ascending limbs of the loop of Henle

Solution

The ascending limb of the Henle’s loop is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively. Therefore, as the concentrated filtrate passes upward, it gets diluted due to the passage of electrolytes to the medullary fluid.

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