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The pricipal function of loop of Henle i...

The pricipal function of loop of Henle is
(a) reabsorption of Na+
(b) reabsorption of Cl−
(c) to concentrate urine
(d) dilution of urine

A

Blood filtration

B

Urine formation

C

Water conservation

D

Both 1 & 2

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