How does the descending limb of the loop of Henle differ from the ascending limb? A. the descending limb is impermeable to water but permeable to sodium chloride. B. the ascending limb is permeable to water but impermeable to sodium chloride. C. the descending limb is permeable to water but impermeable to sodium chloride. D. the ascending limb is permeable to both water and to sodium chloride.
Option C. Difference between ascending loop of henle and descending loop of henle are:- The descending limb is permeable to water (the ascending limb is not). The descending limb is impermeable to solutes(Na) besides urea.
