HardZoologyExcretory Products & Their Elimination
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Which factor is responsible for formation of concentrated urine?
A
Low ADH
B
Hyperosmolarity in medulla
C
Erythropoietin secretion
D
Hydrostatic pressure
Explanation
The gradient of hyperosmolarity in the medullary interstitium, maintained by the countercurrent mechanism, allows for the passive reabsorption of water, resulting in concentrated urine.
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