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Question
If Henle’s loop were absent from mammalian nephron, which one of the following is to be expected?
Options
There will be no urine formation
There will be hardly any change in the quality and quantity of urine formed
The urine will be more concentrated
The urine will be more dilute
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Solution
The urine will be more dilute
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