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describe and explain the teo major countercurrent mechanismspresent in the kidney

whats the major significant feature for each one thatcontributes to its job?

how is the countercurrent mechanism utilized for waterconservation?

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Major countercurrent mechanisms in kidney are Long loop of Henle which establishes a vertical osmotic medullary gradient countercurrent multipliers and vasa recta which preserves the gradient while providing blood to renal medulla and maintaining the solute circulation Countercurrent exchangers The collecting ducts of all the nephrons use this    See Answer
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