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    The document discusses the loop of Henle and countercurrent multiplication in the kidney. Countercurrent multiplication creates an osmotic gradient in the medulla that facilitates reabsorption of water and solutes before the distal convoluted tubule. Tubular reabsorption from the loop of Henle results in 10% of water, 30% of potassium ions, 20% of sodium, and 35% of chloride being reabsorbed from different parts of the loop. The vasa recta help balance solute reabsorption and osmosis in the medulla by removing solutes and water.

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    The document discusses the loop of Henle and countercurrent multiplication in the kidney. Countercurrent multiplication creates an osmotic gradient in the medulla that facilitates reabsorption of water and solutes before the distal convoluted tubule. Tubular reabsorption from the loop of Henle results in 10% of water, 30% of potassium ions, 20% of sodium, and 35% of chloride being reabsorbed from different parts of the loop. The vasa recta help balance solute reabsorption and osmosis in the medulla by removing solutes and water.

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    The document discusses the loop of Henle and countercurrent multiplication in the kidney. Countercurrent multiplication creates an osmotic gradient in the medulla that facilitates reabsorption of water and solutes before the distal convoluted tubule. Tubular reabsorption from the loop of Henle results in 10% of water, 30% of potassium ions, 20% of sodium, and 35% of chloride being reabsorbed from different parts of the loop. The vasa recta help balance solute reabsorption and osmosis in the medulla by removing solutes and water.

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    Renal Physiology

    LH (4)

    Prof. Mohamed Fathelbab


    Physiology Department
    The loop of Henle
    and countercurrent multiplication

    Countercurrent multiplication
    – Between ascending and descending limbs of
    loop
    – Creates osmotic gradient in medulla
    – Facilitates reabsorption of water and solutes
    before the DCT
    – Permits passive reabsorption of water from
    tubular fluid
    TUBULAR REABSORPTION
    TUBULAR REABSORPTION FROM THE LOOP OF
    HENLE RESULTS IN 10% OF WATER

    BEING REABSORBED FROM THE DESCENDING


    LIMB, 30% OF POTASSIUM IONS, 20% OF SODIUM,
    AND 35% OF CHLORIDE FROM THE ASCENDING
    LIMB.
    Function of the vasa recta
    Removes solutes and water
    – Balances solute reabsorption and osmosis in the
    medulla
    REABSORPTION IN LOOP OF HENLE
    REABSORPTION IN LOOP OF HENLE

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