Which statement about the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle is false?

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The actions of the thick ascending limb actually produce a higher osmolarity of the interstitial fluid, not a lower osmolarity. This is because the thick ascending limb actively transports ions (such as Na+, K+, and Cl-) out of the filtrate, creating a concentration gradient that draws water out of the descending limb and into the interstitial fluid. This process is known as the countercurrent multiplier mechanism and allows for the production of a concentrated urine.

Which Statement About the Thick Ascending Limb of the Loop