Loop of henle

Question 1

Which loop is more permeable to water

Answer 1

Descending

Question 2

Which loop is less permeable to salts

Answer 2

Descending

Question 3

Which loop has a high osmolarity

Answer 3

Descending

Question 4

What causes the high osmolarity

Answer 4

Reabsorption of water to cause filtrate to become concentrated

Question 5

Which loop is thin

Answer 5

Descending

Question 6

Which loop is thick

Answer 6

Ascending

Question 7

Which loop is impermeable to water

Answer 7

Ascending

Question 8

Which loop is more permeable to salts

Answer 8

Ascending

Question 9

Which loop has low osmolarity

Answer 9

Ascending

Question 10

Which loop causes the filtrate to become dilute

Answer 10

Ascending

Question 11

Which loop contains high concentration of mitochondria

Answer 11

Ascending

Question 12

What is the purpose of having a high concentration of mitochondria

Answer 12

Actively pumps NaCl into interstitium

Question 13

What adaptation might an animal in a dry place have

Answer 13

Long loop of henle

Question 14

What adaption might and adaptation in a wet place have

Answer 14

Short loop of henle