The descending limb of the nephron loop

A) is not permeable to water.
B) responds to high levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the blood.
C) is permeable to salt and urea.
D) loses water to the medulla as the filtrate becomes more concentrated.
E) pulls water from the renal medulla to make the filtrate more dilute.


D

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