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The process of countercurrent multiplication involves? Select one: a. Osmosis of water out of the ascending Loop...

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The process of countercurrent multiplication involves?

Select one:

a. Osmosis of water out of the ascending Loop of Henle

b. Removal of excess tubular salt by the vasa recta

c. Removal of water from the medullary interstitium by the vasarecta

d. Active transport of sodium and chloride from the descendingLoop of Henle

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Answers C Removal of water from the medullary interstitium by the vasa recta A countercurrent mechanism that expends energy to create a concentration gradient The mechanism of countercurrent multiplication works together with the vasa rectas countercurrent exchange    See Answer
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