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Which of the following is the correct statement?

Correct answer: D. The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

  • A. The descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
  • B. The ascending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water.
  • C. The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to electrolytes.
  • D. The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.

Explanation

The key difference between ascending and descending loop of Henle is that the ascending loop of Henle is the thicker segment of the loop of Henle located just after the sharp bend of the loop while descending loop of Henle is the thinner segment located just before the sharp bend of the loop. The descending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water. Water diffuses into the hyperosmolar medullary interstitium. The osmolarity can reach a maximum of 1200 mOsm/L at the tip of the medullary interstitium in antidiuresis. The ascending limb (where loop diuretics work) is impermeable to water.

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