Ascending limb of loop of Henle
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Ascending limb of loop of Henle can refer to:
- Thin ascending limb of loop of HenleThin ascending limb of loop of HenleThe thin ascending limb of loop of Henle is a sub-portion of the loop of Henle in the juxtamedullary nephron of the kidney. The thin ascending limb is impermeable to water, and is also permeable to ions in particular Na and Cl...
- Thick ascending limb of loop of HenleThick ascending limb of loop of HenleThe thick ascending limb of loop of Henle also known as distal straight tubule, is a segment of the nephron in the kidney. It can be divided into two parts: that in the renal medulla, and that in the renal cortex.-Medullary thick ascending limb:...