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I. Reabsorption in this region is minimu...

I. Reabsorption in this region is minimum.
II. This region plays a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of interstitial fluid
III. Its descending limb is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes
IV. Its ascending limb is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolyte actively or passively
V. In descending limb filtrate is hypertonic while in ascending limb filtrate is hypotonic
The above characteristics are associated with -

A

PCT

B

Loop of Henle

C

DCT

D

Bowman's capsule

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