Which of the following statements is correct?
- The descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water
- The ascending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water.
- The descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to electrolytes.
- The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
Answer
(4) The ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
Solution
As per NCERT, the descending limb of loop of Henle is permeable to water but almost impermeable to electrolytes ⇒ (1) and (3) are wrong.
The ascending limb is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively ⇒ (2) is wrong, (4) is correct.
Answer: (4)