Counter current mechanism
Asked by Mrunal Thamke · 5 years ago
What is the role of vasa recta in counter current mechanism and how it helps in maintaining osmolarity
1 Answer
The vasa recta capillaries are long, hairpin-shaped blood vessels that run parallel to the loops of Henle. The hairpin turns slow the rate of blood flow, which helps maintain the osmotic gradient required for water reabsorption.
Aditi Ghuge · 5 years ago
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