In mammalian kidneys, blood in the vasa recta and fluid in the loop of Henle flow in opposite directions to create a ____________ multiplier system.
A)reversible
B)homeostatic
C)countercurrent
D)exponential

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The countercurrent multiplier system in the kidneys involves the opposite flow of blood in the vasa recta and fluid in the loop of Henle, which helps concentrate urine and maintain a gradient for water reabsorption.

In Mammalian Kidneys, Blood in the Vasa Recta and Fluid