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Counter current mechanism, all are true except

A
Occurs due to opp flow in vasa recta and loop of henle
B
Seen in medullary nephron
C
Helps in creating osmolarity gradient
D
Urea has no role
High-Yield Explanation
Countercurrent mechanism, a system in the renal medulla that facilitates concentration of the urine as it passes through the renal tubules, were medullary osmolarity created by urea.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no; 687

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