The ability to concentrate the urine depends on:

a. Active transport of sodium by the proximal tubule
b. Creation of a medullary osmotic gradient by the loop of Henle
c. The presence of ADH
d. Both b and c are correct


Ans: b. Creation of a medullary osmotic gradient by the loop of Henle

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