Loop Of Henle Flashcards
1
Q
simply put, the loop of henle is essential for
A
water balance
2
Q
what is the vasa recta?
A
specialised arrangement of pertitubular capillaries of juxtamedullary nephrons
act as countercurrent exchnagers
3
Q
functions of the vasa recta
A
provide oxygen for the medulla
provide oxygen but do not disturb the gradient
remove volume from the interstitium
4
Q
the site of water regulation if the …….. …….. , whose permeabiity is under the control of …….
A
collecting duct
ADH
