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Physiology Kidneys and Body Fluids 623c473e

Countercurrent mechanism in the kidney is responsible for

A
Absorption of glucose
B
Maintenance of blood flow
C
Osmotic gradient in medulla
D
Secretion of uric acid
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) Osmotic gradient in medulla(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.685)Loop of Henle plays an important role in concentration of urine by creating medullary hyperosmolarity through countercurrent mechanism

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