The countercurrent mechanism in the nephron

A) creates a highly concentrated interstitial fluid so that urine can be concentrated by
the collecting ducts when they are permeable to water.
B) keeps interstitial fluid hydrated to maintain blood pressure.
C) is a method to move sodium to control its concentration.
D) keeps the volume of water lost in the urine relatively constant.


A

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