Salt leaving the ascending limb of the loop of Henle causes the loss of water from the descending limb of the loop of Henle.

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As salt is actively transported out of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, the surrounding interstitial fluid becomes more concentrated. This concentration gradient draws water out of the descending limb of the loop of Henle, resulting in water loss.

Salt Leaving the Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle