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What is the significance of the proximity of Henle’s loop and vasa recta?(a) Maintains osmolarity(b) Maintains the concentration of only water(c) For reabsorption of nutrients(d) No proximity at allThe question was posed to me during a job interview.This question is from Mechanism of Concentration of the Filtrate topic in division Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

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The correct option is (a) MAINTAINS osmolarity

Explanation: The proximity between the Henle’s loop and vasa recta, as WELL as the counter-current in them, help in maintaining an INCREASING osmolarity TOWARDS the inner medullary INTERSTITIUM.



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