NEET Botany Counter-current Mechanism MCQ Question
Mark the incorrect statement w.r.t. counter-current mechanism
Osmolarity of filtrate increases while moving down the descending limb of loop of Henle
There will be no urine formation if loop of Henle is absent in mammalian nephrons
NaCl and urea maintain the osmolarity gradient in medulla
Osmolarity of fluid moving out from the collecting duct is four times than that of plasma
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The osmolarity of fluid moving out from the collecting duct is not four times that of plasma; it is more concentrated but not to that extent.
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