RE-NEET Zoology Excretory Products and Their Elimination Class 11 Questions

Which of the following statements about the reabsorption process in Henle’s loop are correct ? (a) The descending limb of Henle’s loop is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. (b) Urine gets concentrated in Henle’s loop. (c) Reabsorption of Na⁺ and water takes place in Henle’s loop. (d) Active or passive transport of electrolytes occurs in the ascending limb of Henle’s loop.

Diuresis is prevented by:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Concentrated urine is formed due to counter current mechanism in nephron.

Statement II: Counter current mechanism helps to maintain osmotic gradient in the medullary interstitium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.