describe the events that occur in countercurrent multiplication in the Loop of Henle. Describe what happens in each limb of the loop and what histological features of each portion contribute to their respective functions. Why is it called countercurrent multiplication? Besides water and ion reabsorption, what other critical function does the loop of Henle serve in juxtameduallary nephrons? What properties does the blood in the vasa recta have that are different from blood elsewhere in the body and why is this important? Finally, explain how the diuretics called âloop diureticsâ work. Why are they such powerful diuretics? For what conditions (that we have discussed) might they be prescribed? What acid/base balance problem can result from their use and why?
describe the events that occur in countercurrent multiplication in the Loop of Henle. Describe what happens in each limb of the loop and what histological features of each portion contribute to their respective functions. Why is it called countercurrent multiplication? Besides water and ion reabsorption, what other critical function does the loop of Henle serve in juxtameduallary nephrons? What properties does the blood in the vasa recta have that are different from blood elsewhere in the body and why is this important? Finally, explain how the diuretics called âloop diureticsâ work. Why are they such powerful diuretics? For what conditions (that we have discussed) might they be prescribed? What acid/base balance problem can result from their use and why?
