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Question:
Which of the following statements is correct?
The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
The descending limb of loop is Henle is permeable to electrolytes.
The descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
The ascending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water.
Solution:
The Henle's loop helps to maintain the concentration of urine. The descending loop of Henle is permeable to water but it is impermeable to electrolytes. The ascending loop is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolytes. So, the correct answer is option A.