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If Henle’s loop were absent from mammalian nephron, which of the following is to be expected ?

KVPC , 8 Years ago

Grade 12

5 Answers

SAHIL

Last Activity: 8 Years ago

The main function of the Henle's loop is to absorb water from the tubular lumen, thus making the urine concentrated. If loop of Henle becomes absent then the urine becomes more dilute.

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Naveen

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

If henle`s loop is absent then urine will be diluted and urine will be more in volume without ions whereas the main function of henle`s loop is to concentre the urine with absorbing ions and some amount of water which are taken into the body

Crazy learner

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

Mammals(e.g..humans)are mostly terrestrial animals. Now let's think of only terrestrial mammals. These terrestrial mammals need to conserve water and pass concentrated urine. The loop of henle enables them to do so. Without the loop of henle they will produce diluted urine which might result in dehydration.

guhan

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

If the Henle’s loop is absent in the nephron of the

kidney of any mammals the urine will be in more volume

because absorption of water is the main function of the henle loop so

the urine will be so dilute

Rishi Sharma

Last Activity: 4 Years ago

Dear Student,
Please find below the solution to your problem.

Mammals(e.g..humans)are mostly terrestrial animals. Now let's think of only terrestrial mammals. These terrestrial mammals need to conserve water and pass concentrated urine. The loop of henle enables them to do so. Without the loop of henle they will produce diluted urine which might result in dehydration.

Thanks and Regards