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Which of the following statements is correct?A. The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to waterB. The descending limb of loop of Henle to impermeable to waterC. The ascending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to waterD. The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeabte to electrolytes

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable to `K^(+)`, `CI^(-)` and `Na^(+)` and partially permeable to urea. Due to this, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and chloride are reabsorbed here making the filterate hypatonic.


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