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It is shorter in reptiles, they actually don't even have a loop of Henle. It is because when they evolved onto land, they needed to develop strategies to conserve water. The purpose of the loop of henle in mammals and other animals is to wash out the solutes out of our bodies, but reptiles need to conserve that water, so instead they have salt glands near the eyes and nose to secrete it. It also explains why they excrete uric acid rather than urea.
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Where is the loop of the Henle?
The Loop of Henle is situated in the Kidney. It is a part of the nephron.
Where is the Loop of Henle located?
The Loop of Henle is situated in the Kidney. It is a part of the nephron.
What is the loop henle?
The loop of Henle takes part in the transport of ions and reabsorbes urea.
What is the primary function of the ascending loop of henle?
the primary function of the ascending loop of henle in the kidney
The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the?
The most distal portion of the nephron is the
Is the loop of henle in the medulla of the kidney?
No.
What Animal that that has long loop of henle?
a camel.long loop of henle allows greater concentration of urine resulting in greater conservation of water.
What does the Loop of Henle resembles?
A U turn
Urea is primarily concentrated in the?
Loop of henle
The loop of Henle is located in which structure?
kidney
Loop of blank at the bottom of nephrons?
Henle
What is the nephron also known as?
loop of Henle
