Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately describes the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
A) permeable to water and contains Na+/K+/Cl -cotransporters
B) impermeable to water and does NOT contain Na+/K+/Cl -cotransporters
C) permeable to water and does NOT contain Na+/K+/Cl - cotransporters
D) impermeable to water and contains Na+/K+/Cl -cotransporters
E) permeable to water in the presence of specific hormones
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