Question

Read the given statements and select the correct options.

Statement 1 : In the descending limb of loop of Henle, the urine is hypertonic, while in the ascending limb of loop of Henle, the urine becomes hypotonic.

Statement 2 : Descending limb is impermeable to $Na^{+}$, while ascending limb is impermeable to $H_{2}O$.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct but statement 2 is not t correct explanations of statement 1.
• B. Statement 1 is correct an statement 2is incorrect.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanations of statement 1.
• D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanations of statement 1.