The Loop of Henle Dips into the Renal Cortex

Multiple Choice

The loop of Henle dips into the renal cortex. Which statement best explains the advantage of this feature for osmoregulation in terrestrial vertebrates?

A) absorptive processes taking place in the loop of Henle are hormonally regulated
B) differential permeabilities of ascending and descending limbs of the loop of Henle are important in establishing an osmotic gradient
C) the loop of Henle plays an important role in detoxification
D) additional filtration takes place along the loop of Henle