Answer to Question #126213 in Chemistry for Arshad

Question #126213
Why ascending limb of loop of henle is thicker than descending limb?
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2020-07-17T05:43:05-0400

As ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable for water, the pressure inside the tubule segment is significantly higher compared to the descending limb that expresses aquaporins. As a result, thick walls of the ascending limb prevent its rupture.


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