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We can produce concentrated? Dilute urine. This is facilitated by a special mechanism. Identify the mechanism.

A

reabsorption from PCT

B

reabsorption from collecting duct

C

reabsorption/ secretion in DCT

D

counter current mechanism in henle,s loop/vasa recta

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 Counter current mechanism in Henle’s loop/Vasa recta.
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