Which of the following is greater? A) the concentration of solute in the filtrate at the beginning of the nephron loop loop of Henle) B) the concentration of solute in the filtrate at the bottom of the nephron loop loop of Henle) C) The concentrations at the top and bottom are identical.

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The concentration of solute is greater at the bottom of the nephron loop (loop of Henle) due to the countercurrent multiplication mechanism, which concentrates the filtrate as it descends.

Which of the Following Is greater