Predict what would happen to the volume of the urine if the descending portion of the loop of Henle ceased to function.

A. The volume of the urine would increase.
B. The salt concentration of the urine would remain constant.
C. The volume of the urine would not change.  
D. The volume of the urine would decrease.


Answer: A

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