Which of the following statements about the reabsorption process in Henle's loop are correct? (a) The descending limb of Henle's loop is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. (b) Urine gets concentrated in Henle's loop. (c) Reabsorption of $Na^+$ and water takes place in Henle's loop. (d) Active or passive transport of electrolytes occurs in the ascending limb of Henle's loop. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A (a) and (b) only

B (b), (c) and (d) only

C (a), (b) and (c) only

D (a), (b) and (d) only

The answer is D.

Solution

Reference: NCERT Class XI, page 209.

Concept Function of the tubules - Henle's loop

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