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11 years ago
Suggest one way in which the loop of henle of the nephron might be modified in desert animals?
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11 years ago
It would be longer to allow more reabsorption of water so that not as much is wasted in urine, since desert animals won't get much water.
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11 years ago
The Loop is much longer and results in a more concentrated urine as a result of increased water reabsorption, thus conserving water for the organism.
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