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If the Loop of Henle were absent from mammalian nephrons, which of the following would occur?
A
No change
B
More concentrated urine
C
More dilute urine
D
No urine
Explanation
The Loop of Henle is essential for creating the medullary osmotic gradient; without it, the kidney would lose the ability to concentrate urine, leading to very dilute urine output.
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