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Question
The counter-current mechanism operates in nephron ______.
Options
in ascending and descending limb of vasa recta,
in ascending limb of Henle's loop
in descending limb of Henle's loop
between the loop of Henle and vasa recta
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Solution
The counter-current mechanism operates in nephron between the loop of Henle and vasa recta.
Explanation:
The Henle's loop and vasa recta's close proximity and the countercurrent that flows through them both contribute to the maintenance of an increasing osmolarity towards the inner medullary interstitium.
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