In the ascending limb of the nephron loop the ________.
A) thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption
B) thin segment is freely permeable to water
C) thin segment is not permeable to sodium and chloride
D) thick segment is permeable to water

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In the ascending limb of the nephron loop, the thick segment actively moves ions, such as sodium and chloride, out into the interstitial spaces for reabsorption into the bloodstream. The thin segment, on the other hand, is not permeable to water and is not involved in ion transport.

In the Ascending Limb of the Nephron Loop the ________