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Loops of Henle

U shaped structures found in the bowmans Capsule of a kidney nephron that provide a surface area for the re-absorption of water and other materials.


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How kangaroo rat?

... by cellular respiration), has kidneys with extremely long loops of Henle so it can produce an extremely concentrated urine and, something i find really interesting: ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:08 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: How kangaroo rat?
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