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Consider the following statements about the loop of Henle:   A) The Descending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water but impermeable to sodium chloride. B) The Ascending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to sodium chloride but impermeable to water. Choose the correct statements.

Consider the following statements about the loop of Henle:   A) The Descending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to water but impermeable to sodium chloride. B) The Ascending limb of the loop of Henle is permeable to sodium chloride but impermeable to water. Choose the correct statements. Correct Answer Both A and B

The Correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points
  • Loop of Henle is part of Nephron.
  • It is a functional and structural unit of the kidney.
  • Loop of Henle, long U-shaped portion of the tubule that conducts urine within each nephron of the kidney of reptiles, birds, and mammals.
  • The principal function of the Loop of Henle is in the recovery of water and sodium chloride from urine.
  • Descending loop of Henle is:
    • Permeable for- water 
    • Impermeable to- sodium chloride.
  • The ascending loop of Henle is:
    • Permeable for- sodium chloride 
    • Impermeable to- water.
  • Generally, re-absorption takes place in all parts of the nephron only with the exception of the Ascending loop of Henle.

 

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