Countercurrent multiplier

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Renal And Gi Physiology subtree

Loop of Henle generates corticomedullary osmotic gradient (300→1200 mOsm) by active NaCl reabsorption from ascending limb + passive water efflux from descending limb. Enables concentrated urine.

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