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The Loop of Henle is a U-shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and conserving water by creating a concentration gradient in the medulla. It consists of a descending limb that is permeable to water and an ascending limb that is impermeable to water but actively transports ions out, facilitating the countercurrent multiplier system.
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