Q. Out of the four parts given below, which parts play significant role in forming concentrated urine in human? I. Loop of Henle II. Glomerulus III. Bowman’s capsule IV. Vasa recta The correct option is
A) I and II
B) III and IV
C) II and III
D) I and IV
Explanation
The flow of filtrate in the two limbs of Henle’s loop is in opposite directions and thus forms a counter current mechanism (The process due to which the urine is made hypertonic). Vasa-recta also plays a significant role in counter-current mechanism
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