The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is narrow and permeable to water, while the ascending limb is wider and impermeable to water.
- descending limb is narrow and has thin walls that are permeable to water - ascending limb is wide and has thick walls that are impermeable to water
| Front | What is the difference between the descending and ascending limbs in the loop of Henle? |
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| Back | - descending limb is narrow and has thin walls that are permeable to water - ascending limb is wide and has thick walls that are impermeable to water |
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