The presence of a loop of Henle in nephrons is an evolutionary adaptation that enables mammals and birds to reabsorb water efficiently and produce a ____________ urine.  

A.  hypertonic
B.  osmolar
C.  isotonic
D.  hypotonic


A.  hypertonic

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