The inner medulla of the kidney is ____________ to the loop of Henle and therefore water leaves the loop at the descending limb and collecting duct.
A) isotonic
B) hypertonic
C) hypotonic
D) balanced
E) none of these.

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The inner medulla of the kidney is hypertonic to the loop of Henle, which allows for water to leave the loop at the descending limb and collecting duct through osmosis to maintain electrolyte balance in the body.

The Inner Medulla of the Kidney Is ____________ to the Loop