Compare the statements $A$ and $B$.
$\text{Statement } A$: When the urine moves through the descending limb,it becomes hypertonic,and as it passes through the ascending limb of Henle's loop,it becomes hypotonic.
$\text{Statement } B$: The descending limb is permeable to sodium ions,while the ascending limb is impermeable to sodium ions.

  • A
    Statement $A$ is correct and $B$ is incorrect.
  • B
    Statement $A$ is wrong and $B$ is correct.
  • C
    Both statements $A$ and $B$ are incorrect.
  • D
    Both statements $A$ and $B$ are correct.

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