Which of the following events occurs in the decending limb of loop of Henle ?

Options

A. `70–80%` of electrolytes and water are reabsorbed by this segment.
B. It is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes. This concentrates the filtrate as it moves down.
C. Reabsorption of `HCO_(3)^(-)` and selective secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions and `NH_(3)` to maintain the pH.
D. It is impermeable to water but allows the transport of electrolytes actively or passively.

Answer

B