Which segment of the nephron is nearly impermeable to water but allows the transport of electrolytes actively or passively?
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Correct answer: Ascending limb of Henle's loop
The ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water. This characteristic allows it to transport electrolytes out into the medullary interstitium, making the filtrate increasingly dilute.
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