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An amphibian's kidneys lack nephron loops. Why can't a human also live without nephron loops?
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The loop of Henle is a part of the kidney nephron responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water. It does this by creating a concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney. As the loop descends into the medulla, water is reabsorbed into the Show more…
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