Q. If Henle’s loop were absent from mammalian nephron, which of the following is to be expected?
A) The urine will be more concentrated
B) The urine will be more dilute
C) There will be no urine formation
D) There will be hardly any change in the quality and quantity of urine formed
Explanation
The main function of the Henle’s loop is to absorb water from the tubular lumen thus, making the urine concentrated. If they have been absent, the urine would have been more dilute.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.