The descending segment of the loop of Henle primarily allows for:
A) sodium secretion.
B) potassium secretion.
C) hydrogen ion reabsorption.
D) water reabsorption.

Name: The descending segment of the loop of Henle primarily allows for: A) sodium secretion. B) potassium secretion. C) hydrogen ion reabsorption. D) water reabsorption.
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The descending segment of the loop of Henle is permeable to water, allowing for water reabsorption into the surrounding medullary interstitium, concentrating the urine.

The Descending Segment of the Loop of Henle Primarily Allows