The main homeostatic function that occurs as a result of the work of the nephron loop is
A)production of the filtrate.
B)water and salt conservation.
C)active and passive reabsorption.
D)variable absorption and active secretion.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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The main homeostatic function that occurs as a result of the work of the nephron loop is water and salt conservation. This occurs through the process of countercurrent multiplication in the loop of Henle, where water and electrolytes are reabsorbed from the filtrate, leading to concentration of the urine while conserving water and electrolytes in the body.

The Main Homeostatic Function That Occurs as a Result of the Work