The thick ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle)is almost impermeable to water,but reabsorbs sodium,potassium,and chloride ions from the filtrate.
A)The first statement is true but the second statement is false.
B)The first statement is false but the second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true most of the time.
D)Both statements are false.
E)Both are true and relate to production of a dilute urine.

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The thick ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle) is almost impermeable to water, but reabsorbs sodium, potassium, and chloride ions from the filtrate. This helps to create a concentration gradient in the medulla, which is necessary for the production of a dilute urine.

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