Asked by Tanner Gardner on Jul 07, 2024
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A countercurrent mechanism is in
A) the afferent and efferent arterioles.
B) the glomerulus and Bowman capsule.
C) the proximal and distal convoluted tubules.
D) the loop of Henle only.
E) both the loop of Henle and the vasa recta.
Countercurrent Mechanism
A mechanism of exchange in which fluids flow in opposite directions, enhancing the transfer of heat or solutes, often found in biological systems like kidneys and fish gills.
Vasa Recta
The network of capillaries surrounding the loop of Henle in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.
Loop of Henle
A section of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and conserving water.
- Comprehend the principles of countercurrent mechanisms within the loop of Henle and the vasa recta and their significance in urine concentration.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of countercurrent mechanisms within the loop of Henle and the vasa recta and their significance in urine concentration.
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