Loop of Henle
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Thin (aka - descending tubule, concentrated segment)
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1cm thick
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Bulk of water recovery occurs here
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More hypertonic at the end
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Supersaturation leads to precipitates
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Counter current - bodies way to create hypertonic environment, E- regulation. Large amounts of Na+ in peritubular tissue to bring H2O back into body.
Thick (aka - ascending tubule, diluting segment)
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Thick walled
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Water from the wall is put back into the tube to avoid stones form forming
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