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Chapter 24, Problem 13CYR
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The countercurrent mechanism acts to maintain the medullary osmotic gradient that is required to produce a concentrated urine. The mechanism involves the movement of urea and sodium chloride in opposite directions. The three main components of this mechanism are a countercurrent multiplier, medullary collecting duct, and a countercurrent exchanger.

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