What is the main role of the Henle's loop in producing a concentrated urine in mammals?
What is the main role of the Henle's loop in producing a concentrated urine in mammals?
Reabsorption of essential nutrients
Reabsorption of water
Maintenance of osmolarity gradient
Secretion of hydrogen ions
Solution
The Henle’s loop plays a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid by the flow of filtrate in opposite directions, which forms a counter current, helping in maintaining an increasing osmolarity towards the inner medullary interstitium.