Question
Differentiate between ascending limb and descending limb of Henle's loop.
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Answer
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S.No.
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Ascending Limb
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Descending Limb
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i.
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It is impermeable to water.
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It is permeable to water.
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ii.
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It is permeable to NaCl.
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It is impermeable to NaCl.
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iii.
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The fluid is hypotonic.
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The fluid is hypertonic.
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iv.
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Urea gains entry into this.
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No urea enters this.
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