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If Henle's loop were absent from mammalian nephron,which of the following is to be expected?
- AThe urine will be more dilute.
- BThere will be no urine formation.
- CThere will be hardly any change in the quality and quantity of urine formed.
- DThe urine will be more concentrated.
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$(2)$ The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
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