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

1. The urine will be more dilute
2. There will be no urine formation
3. There will be hardly any change in the quality and quantity of urine formed
4. The urine will be more concentrated

Correct answer: The urine will be more dilute

Solution

Henle’s loop helps establish the hyperosmotic medulla needed to reabsorb water and concentrate urine. If it is absent, the kidney cannot concentrate urine effectively, so the urine becomes more dilute.

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