Which feature enables the mammalian kidney to concentrate urine in the medullary region?

  • A
    Maintaining a high osmotic pressure in the tissues between the tubules
  • B
    Rapid removal of sodium ions from the medullary tissues
  • C
    Rapid flow of blood through the medulla
  • D
    High oxidative metabolism of medullary cells

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