The loops of Henle create a concentration gradient in the interstitial fluid surrounding the loop, with the concentration highest in the _____ and lowest in the _____ of the kidney.

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The loops of Henle are located in the renal medulla, and specifically the inner medulla has the highest concentration gradient due to the long loops of Henle that extend deep into this region. The concentration gradient is lowest in the outer cortex, where the filtrate first enters the nephron.

The Loops of Henle Create a Concentration Gradient in the Interstitial