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

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How does the loop of Henle act as a countercurrent multiplier?

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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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