Which segment of the nephron is impermeable to water but allows the transport of electrolytes actively or passively?
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Correct answer: Ascending limb of Loop of Henle
The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle is impermeable to water. This segment plays a crucial role in making the medullary interstitium hyperosmotic by transporting electrolytes into the interstitial fluid.
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