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The countercurrent system in the kidney includes:
A
Henle’s loop & vasa recta
B
PCT & DCT
C
Glomerulus
D
Collecting duct
Explanation
The countercurrent mechanism is formed by the anatomical arrangement of the Loop of Henle and the vasa recta, which allows the kidney to produce concentrated urine.
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