The ____ establish the medullary vertical osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication
a. loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons
b. loops of Henle of cortical nephrons
c. vasa recta of juxtamedullary nephrons
d. vasa recta of cortical nephrons
e. vasopressin-secreting cells
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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