The descending limb of Henle’s loop is:

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The descending limb of Henle’s loop is:

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Permeable to water, impermeable to electrolytes Correct Impermeable to water, permeable to electrolytes Permeable to both water and electrolytes Impermeable to both water and electrolytes

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The descending limb of Henle’s loop allows water reabsorption but is impermeable to electrolytes.

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