HESI RN
HESI RN Patho Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
In the kidney, where are the mechanisms found that are responsible for increasing urine concentration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The loop of Henle (
D) creates a hypertonic medullary gradient via countercurrent multiplication, concentrating urine. Calyx (
A) and renal pelvis (
C) collect urine. Proximal tubule (
B) reabsorbs nutrients, not concentrates urine.
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