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Title: Why is the selective permeability of the loop of Henle important for water reabsorption? What ... Post by: Luasene on Mar 31, 2018 Why is the selective permeability of the loop of Henle important for water reabsorption?
What will be an ideal response? Question 2 What are the different meristems? What can each do? What will be an ideal response? Title: Why is the selective permeability of the loop of Henle important for water reabsorption? What ... Post by: bpetronick on Mar 31, 2018 For water to move out of a nephron by osmosis, the interstitial fluid surrounding the nephron must have a higher solute concentration than the filtrate inside the nephron. The solute concentration in the interstitial fluid is constant throughout the cortex, but increases with the distance into the medulla. Ions, particularly sodium, being pumped out of the ascending loop contribute to the high solute concentration in the interstitial fluid. The loop of Henle carries filtrate down into the medulla, then back into the cortex. The ascending and descending arms of the loop differ in their permeabilities to water and sodium. The descending arm of the loop is permeable to water but not to sodium. The loop's ascending arm is impermeable to water and actively pumps sodium into the interstitial fluid. A high solute concentration in interstitial fluid draws water out of filtrate as it flows through the descending loop of Henle. As water is reabsorbed out of the filtrate the ion concentration builds up within the filtrate. Then, ions are actively transported out of the filtrate as it flows through the ascending loop. Therefore, the difference in permeabilities allows this concentration gradient to be set up and maintained, which enhances water reabsorption. Apical meristem, found in buds, allows primary growth (growth in length) of stems, shoots, and roots. Lateral meristems, also called cambiums, allow secondary growth (growth in girth) of roots and stems. There are two types of lateral meristems, cork cambium, which forms the bark of trees, and vascular cambium, which adds secondary xylem and phloem. Title: Why is the selective permeability of the loop of Henle important for water reabsorption? What ... Post by: Luasene on Mar 31, 2018 Easily the best answer :lol:
Title: Why is the selective permeability of the loop of Henle important for water reabsorption? What ... Post by: bpetronick on Mar 31, 2018 If so, mark it solved 8-)
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