Fill in the gaps : (a) Ascending limb of Henle’s loop is _______ to water whereas the descending limb is_______ to it.

Question:

Fill in the gaps :
(a) Ascending limb of Henle’s loop is _______ to water whereas the descending limb is_______ to it.
(b) Reabsorption of water from distal parts of the tubules is facilitated by hormone _______.
(c) Dialysis fluid contains all the constituents as in plasma except _______.
(d) A healthy adult human excretes (on an average) _______ gm of urea/day.

Answer:

(a) The ascending limb of Henle’s loop is impermeable to water whereas the descending limb is permeable to it.
(b) Reabsorption of water from distal parts of the tubules is facilitated by hormone ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone).
(c) Dialysis fluid contains all the constituents as in plasma except nitrogenous wastes (urea).
(d) A healthy adult human excretes (on an average) 25–30 g of urea/day.