Sodium concentration in the urine will be maintained due to the loop of the nephron (loop of Henle) exhibiting


Select one:
a. an active release of sodium from the descending limb.
b. a passive and active release of sodium from the ascending limb.
c. a passive release of sodium from the descending limb.
d. the release of water from the ascending limb.
e. the active transport of water.


b. a passive and active release of sodium from the ascending limb.

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