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The ability of producing concentrated (h...

The ability of producing concentrated (hypertonic) urine in vertebrates generally depends on

A

area of Bowman's capsule epithelium

B

length of Henle's loop

C

length of the proximal convoluted tubule

D

capillary network forming glomerulus

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B
Length of Henle's loop determined the concentraation of urine. Urine is concentrated through counter current mechanism which involves (a) the loop of Henle (b) the vasa recta (c) nearby collecting tubules and ducts, (d) the interstitial fluid.
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