The mechanisms that establish the medullary osmotic gradient depend mostly on the properties of the ________
A) distal convoluted tubule
B) glomerular filtration membrane
C) collecting duct
D) loop of Henle
D
Explanation:
A) The properties of the distal convoluted tubule do not establish the medullary osmotic gradient.
B) The properties of the glomerular filtration membrane do not establish the medullary osmotic gradient.
C) The properties of the collecting duct do not establish the medullary osmotic gradient.
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