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The loop of | The loop of Henle is a part of the nephron in the [[Kidney|kidney]]. It has two "arms" to it, know as the descending (thin) and ascending (thick); the two have different physiological properties to serve their function. The descending limb removes water, whereas the ascending is impermeable to water movement, but can absorb salts. | ||
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The loop of Henle is a part of the nephron in the kidney. It has two "arms" to it, know as the descending (thin) and ascending (thick); the two have different physiological properties to serve their function. The descending limb removes water, whereas the ascending is impermeable to water movement, but can absorb salts.