Indicate whether the portion of the tubule in question is permeable or impermeable to the substance in question using the following answer code:
-The ascending limb of Henle's loop is ______ to H₂O.

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The ascending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to H₂O, which is a complex ion of ammonium and chloride. This portion of the tubule actively transports sodium, potassium, and chloride out of the tubule, but does not allow for the passive diffusion of other substances like H₂O.

Indicate Whether the Portion of the Tubule in Question Is