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Card 6

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What does the arrangement of the loop of Henle allow?

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Card 7

Front

What is the overall effect of the countercurrent multiplier mechanism?

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Card 8

Front

How is this negative, low water potential achieved?

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Card 9

Front

What is the purpose of the loop of Henle?

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Card 10

Front

How does the loop of Henle reabsorb water?

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Card 11

Front

What is the difference between the descending and ascending limb in terms of mOsm?

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Card 12

Front

What happens in the ascending limb?

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Card 13

Front

The thick portion of the ascending limb is?

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Card 14

Front

What is the thin portion of the descending limb impermeable and permeable to?

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Card 15

Front

What is the aim of the fluid?

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