QUESTION 3 1 points Save Answer As fluid is transported down the descending limb

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QUESTION 3 1 points Save Answer As fluid is transported down the descending limb of the loop of Henle, the surrounding medulla becomes more hyperosmotic hyposmotic permeable to water QUESTION 4 1 points Save Answer Which of the following are characteristics of the nephron? [select all that apply] The descending limb is permeable to water. The ascending limb is permeable to water. lons are pumped out of the descending limb. lons are pumped out of the ascending limb. The lowest region of the Loop of Henle is surrounded by a higher concentration of salt than the upper region. Hormones determine if water and ions flow in or out of the distal tubule.

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Ans-3) as fluid is transported down the descending limb of the loop of henle, the surrounding medulla becomes more permeable to ions.

Ans-4) The lowest region of the Loop of Henle is surrounded by a higher concentration of salt than the upper region.

Ans-1) A person with liver cirrhosis has an increase in GFR because decreased plasma proteins result in less protein filtered into Bowman's capsule decreasing the osmolarity of the nephron lumen.

Ans-2) Symptoms of elevated blood pressure-

?Vasoconstriction, Increase thirst, Excrete Salts.

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