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Compare and contrast the ascending and descending limbs of the loop of Henle with regard to transport of sodium, chloride, and water.

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Kideny plays important role in regulation of water. Descending and ascending loop of henle helps in regulatory activities.

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The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. This concentrates the filtrate as it moves ...

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