This part of the nephron is called the loop of Henle. Its main function is to reabsorb water and sodium chloride from the filtrate. This conserves water for the organism, producing highly ...

As fluid passes through the medulla, the loop of Henle and the collecting ducts absorb water, salts, and acids. The loop of Henle filters water and other substances, such as sodium chloride ...

Draw a nephron, starting with the afferent arteriole, and then add Bowman’s capsule; proximal convoluted tubule; loop of Henlé; distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct. Once the sections of ...