Which of the following descriptions best matches the term nephron loop (loop of Henle)?
a) enables production of hypertonic urine
b) creates high interstitial NaCl concentration
c) site of obligatory water reabsorption.
d) relies on countercurrent multiplication
e) All of the answers are correct
Answer: e) All of the answers are correct
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