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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 primary function of the ascending loop of henle?
the primary function of the ascending loop of henle in the kidney
Difference between long and short loop of henle?
The long loop of henle is for animals in places short of a water supply, like camels, this is because the longer the loop of henle the further down in descends into the medullary tissues, so more ions like sodium and calcium pass out, lowering the water potential in these tissues, the fluid moves on into DCT, (distal convoluted tubule) and then into the collecting duct, because the loop of henle was so long the collecting duct travels down further and therefore releases more back into the blood, because the surrounding tissues have a low water potential, so animals like camels save alot more water, whereas beavers do not need to retain as much water so have a small loop of henle as they are surrounded by water.
What part of the nephron drains into the loop of henle?
The proximal convoluted tubule drains into the loop of Henle.
What is the major process that occurs in the loop of Henle?
The major process that occurs in the loop of Henle is the reabsorption of water and electrolytes, such as sodium and chloride. The loop of Henle creates a concentration gradient in the kidney that is necessary for the formation of concentrated urine.
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.
The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the?
The loop of Henle is the U-shaped segment of the nephron located in the kidney. It plays a key role in reabsorbing water and salts from the filtrate to maintain fluid balance in the body. The loop of Henle is composed of a descending and an ascending limb.
What does the Loop of Henle resembles?
A U turn
Urea is primarily concentrated in the?
Loop of henle
What is countercurrent multiplier mechanism?
The Loop of Henle
