The NaK Atpase in the loop of henle is able to establish a concentration difference of 200 mOsm/L. However, the kidney actually has a concentration gradient of 1200 mOsm/L, much of which it generates via a mechanism called countercurrent multiplication which is covered in the next video! For more videos and questions, visit - https://www.macrophage.co. Subscribe - https://goo.gl/EMRlRa. Support us on Patreon - https://goo.gl/bhmrgJ.
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