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If Henle's loop were absent from mammalian nephron, which one of the following is to be expected?
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Options:
  • A There will be no urine formation
  • B There will be hardly any change in the quality of urine formation
  • C The urine will be more concentrated
  • D The urine will be more dilute
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The urine will be more dilute
The main function of the Henle's loop is to absorb water from the tubular lumen, thus making the urine concentrated. If the loop of Henle becomes absent, then the urine becomes more dilute.

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