Chapter 24.6, Problem 3QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The conditions for production of dilute urine by kidneys.

Introduction:

Urine is said to be dilute when it contains less concentration of solutes and high amounts of water. Its osmolarity is less than 300 mOsm (milliosmoles) and is produced due to the high rate of water reabsorption by the principal cells. Principal cells are present in the late distal tubule and the tubule of the collecting system.