Why is there a difference in the thickness of the loop of henle ?

Subject: Why is there a difference in the thickness of the loop of henle ?

Date: Thu Apr 6 04:34:29 2006
Posted by Gaurishankar
Grade level: 10-12 School: Methodist ACS Ipoh High School
City: Ipoh State/Province: Perak Country: Malaysia
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 1144323269.An

Message:


Hello there,
I would like know why is that in the loop of henle which is part of our urinary
system, has two different thickness? The decending limb is thick  and then there
is thin loop and the ascending limb becomes think again? Why is there suddenly a
difference in thickness in the middle part?

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