An animal's capacity to conserve water and to concentrate solutes for excretion in the urine is greater in a kidney with longer
A)Bowman's capsules
B)loops of Henle
C)proximal tubules
D)ureters
E)afferent arterioles

Question

An animal's capacity to conserve water and to concentrate solutes for excretion in the urine is greater in a kidney with longer
A)Bowman's capsules 
B)loops of Henle 
C)proximal tubules 
D)ureters 
E)afferent arterioles

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Loop of Henle plays a crucial role in the concentration of urine and conserving water. A longer Loop of Henle allows for greater water conservation as more solutes can be reabsorbed into the body before the urine is excreted.

An Animal's Capacity to Conserve Water and to Concentrate Solutes