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The ascending limb of the loop of henle is permeable to water. the ascending limb of the loop of henle is permeable to water.

a. True
b. False

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Answer: False

Step-by-step explanation:

the countercurrent multiplier functions of two factors: 1 the descending limb of the loop of Henle is relatively impermeable to solutes and freely permeable to water, and 2 the ascending limb is permeable to solutes but not water

(Answer directly from Mastering A&P)

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