loop of Henle

American  

[hen-lee] / ˈhɛn li /

noun

Anatomy.

1. the part of a nephron between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules that extends, in a loop, from the cortex into the medulla of the kidney.

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loop of Henle Scientific  

/ lo̅o̅pəvhĕn′lē /

1. The loop-shaped segment of the nephron of a vertebrate kidney. It plays a role in the transport of ions and water and the concentrating of urine.

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Etymology

Origin of loop of Henle

1880–85; named after F. G. J. Henle (1809–85), German pathologist

Example Sentences

The diagram models the countercurrent exchange mechanism within the loop of Henle.

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Juxtamedullary nephrons have a longer loop of Henle, allowing them to regulate urine concentration better than cortical nephrons.

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The diagram models the countercurrent exchange mechanism within the loop of Henle.

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In the loop of Henle, the filtrate continues to exchange solutes and water with the renal medulla and the peritubular capillary network.

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The descending limb of the loop of Henle is water impermeable, so the water flows from the filtrate to the interstitial fluid.

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