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The urine is...

The urine is

A

Hypotonic to blood and isotonic in medullary fluid

B

Hypertonic to blood and isotonic to medullary fluid

C

Isotonic to blood and hypotonic to medullary fluid

D

Isotonic to blood and hypertonic to medullary fluid

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The correct Answer is:
C
The process of urine concentration in mammals occurs due to the interaction of the loop of henle and its nearby collecting tubule. To concentrate urine aquaporins will allow water to flow from the collecting tubule to the nearby medulla.
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