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The main function of the loop of Henle is:
 
  a. maintenance of acid-base balance.
  b. filtering the blood.
  c. maintaining osmotic pressure.
  d. concentration of urine.

Question 2

The basic functional units of the kidney are called:
 
  a. nephrons.
  b. glomeruli.
  c. tubules.
  d. collecting tubules.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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