The Descending Limb of the Nephron Loop

Multiple Choice

The descending limb of the nephron loop

A) responds to high levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the blood.
B) pulls water from the renal medulla to make the filtrate more dilute.
C) is permeable to salt and urea.
D) is not permeable to water.
E) loses water to the medulla as the filtrate becomes more concentrated.