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A countercurrent mechanism draws water from thea. proximal convoluted tubule.b. descending limb of the loop of the nephron.c. distal convoluted tubuled. collecting ducte. Both b and d are correct.
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The countercurrent mechanism is a process that the nephron uses to concentrate urine, making it as concentrated as possible by the time it reaches the collecting duct. Show more…
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