The vertical osmotic gradient enables the kidneys to produce urine that ranges in concentration from 100 to mosm/liter to:

a. 300 mosm/liter.
b. 600 mosm/liter.
c. 900 mosm/liter.
d. 1,200 mosm/liter.
e. 1,500 mosm/liter.


D

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