In the nephron loop
A) the filtrate in the descending limb becomes more and more hypertonic due to the loss of water.
B) interstitial fluid around the nephron loop has four times the solute concentration as blood plasma.
C) sodium ions are actively transported out of the ascending limb.
D) water moves by osmosis out of the descending limb.
E) All of the answers are correct.
E) All of the answers are correct.
You might also like to view...
What is the function of the foramen ovale during fetal life?
a) Allowing blood to flow directly from the right atrium into the left atrium. b) Allowing blood to flow directly from the right ventricle into the left ventricle. c) Serves as a valve in the vena cava to regulate venous blood flow. d) Prevents back flow of blood from aorta into the left ventricle. e) Prevents back flow of blood from pulmonary trunk into the right ventricle.
Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia. When you visit him, his teeth are chattering, his skin is cool and clammy to the touch, and he complains of feeling cold, even though the room is quite warm. Explain his symptoms.
What will be an ideal response?
Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Plasma contains ________ proteins that form the complement system
A) 1-3 B) 5 C) fewer than 10 D) 18-25 E) more than 30