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Which statement is wrong?

A

The counter current mechanism changes the isotonic glomerular filtrate into hypertonic urine by increasing salt concentration around the nephron and collecting tubule.

B

The wall of collecting tubule is permeable to water whereas ascending limb is impermeable to water.

C

The absorption of water in DCT is facultative

D

As the filtrate passes through the ascending limb, sodium is transported passively in ascending thick segment.

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