The medullary osmotic gradient is mainly caused by which solutes?
ANaCl and urea
BProteins and NaCl
CKCl and ammonia
DGlucose and urea
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. NaCl and urea
NaCl and urea are the main solutes building the rising osmolarity of the medulla.
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