In the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, the filtrate will always be ________.
A) in equilibrium with the the medullary interstitial fluid
B) of a lower osmolarity than the medullary interstitial fluid
C) a higher osmolarity than the medullary interstitial fluid
D) the same osmolarity as the filtrate in the descending limb of the loop of Henle
E) a higher osmolarity than the filtrate in the descending limb of the loop of Henle
Answer: B) of a lower osmolarity than the medullary interstitial fluid
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