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BiologyExcretory Products and Their EliminationNEET

Read the statements given below. I. Reabsorption in this region is minimum II. This region plays a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of interstitial fluid III. Its descending limb is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes IV. Its ascending limb is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolyte actively or passively V. In descending limb filtrate is hypertonic, while in ascending limb filtrate is hypotonic The above characteristics are associated with

Answer: (B)

Solution

All five characteristics — minimal reabsorption, maintaining medullary osmolarity, a water-permeable but electrolyte-impermeable descending limb, a water-impermeable but

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