Which of the following statements about the nephron is TRUE? Multiple Choice   Na+ is actively transported from the epithelial cells into the lumen of the ascending limb of nephron loop   The permeability of proximal convoluted tubule to water is controlled by ADH.    While moving down the descending limb of nephron loop the osmolality (solute concentration) of tubular fluid increases   The descending limb of the nephron loop is impermeable to water.

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Q: Describe the three processes required for the excretion ofa hypertonic urine.

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Q: State at least four functions of the kidneys other than forming urine.

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Q: the kidney does ADH act to restore osmolarity to homeostatic values (280-300mOsm)

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Q: Describe the functions of the urinary system.

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Q: Compare the myogenic response in a nephron and tubuloglomerular feedback.

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