Loop of henle

... the cell in PCT (proximal convolunted tubule) & decending limb of loop of henle ? Also ,, how can we identify the cell of PST(proximal straighted tubule) & PCT ???

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... the permeability question in the other post. The purpose of the loop of henle is to create a high osmolarity in the renal medulla. A high osmolarity means that water ...

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... The thin sections of both the ascending and descending regions of the loop of henle are also permeable, but since there is a high concentration of solutes in the renal medulla ...

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... I was a little unclear on the first bit! As the solution descends the loop of henle it loses water to the vasa recta, causing its concentration to rise to meet the very ...

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Hehe i kinda still dont understand, as I though descending loop of henle is permeable to water and it looses water and the water probably goes into the vasa recta? ...

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