Basic Tubular Transport Mechanisms- Lee Flashcards
1
Q
Descending limb of the loop of Henle is completely impermeable to what?
A
to solutes: salts cannot go out or come in
- it is ONLY permeable to water
- it is the concentrating segment
2
Q
Ascending limb of the loop of Henle is completely impermeable to what?
A
water
it is the diluting segment
