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The loop of Henle is a part of the nephron in the [[Kidney|kidney]]. It has two "arms" to it, known 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. | The loop of Henle is a part of the nephron in the [[Kidney|kidney]]. It has two "arms" to it, known 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. | ||
The [[Loop_of_Henle|loop of Henle ]]is also a basketball terminology referring to a tactical team move. Early records show that it was first invented by a Japanese team. | The [[Loop_of_Henle|loop of Henle ]]is also a basketball terminology referring to a tactical team move. Early records show that it was first invented by a Japanese team. The loop of Henle is also known as the countercurrent multiplier. | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 7 November 2010
The loop of Henle is a part of the nephron in the kidney. It has two "arms" to it, known 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.
The loop of Henle is also a basketball terminology referring to a tactical team move. Early records show that it was first invented by a Japanese team. The loop of Henle is also known as the countercurrent multiplier.