Multiple choice

Loop of Henle refers to the absorption of

  1. potassium

  2. glucose

  3. urea

  4. water
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Explanation

Loop of Henle refers to the absorption of water. The kidneys produce concentrated urine by a complex sequence of events which is known as the counter-current multiplier system. This system resides in the loop of Henle, which is a hairpin loop interposed between the proximal and distal tubules of a nephron. 

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