Which of the following statements concerning the medullary verticle osmotic gradient is TRUE:  W. The loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons establish a medullary osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication X. The vasa recta enable the medulla to be supplied with blood while conserving the medullary osmotic gradient  Y. The medullary osmotic gradient permits excretion of urine of differing concentrations Z. The collecting tubules of all nephrons descend through the medullary osmotic gradient before emptying into the renal pelvis Select one: a. if only W, X and Y are correct b. if only W and Y are correct c. if only X and Z are correct d. if only Z is correct e. if all are correct

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Which of the following statements concerning the medullary verticle osmotic gradient is TRUE

W. The loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons establish a medullary osmotic gradient by means of countercurrent multiplication
X. The vasa recta enable the medulla to be supplied with blood while conserving the medullary osmotic gradient 
Y. The medullary osmotic gradient permits excretion of urine of differing concentrations
Z. The collecting tubules of all nephrons descend through the medullary osmotic gradient before emptying into the renal pelvis

Select one:
a.

if only W, X and Y are correct

b.

if only W and Y are correct

c.

if only X and Z are correct

d.

if only Z is correct

e.

if all are correct

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