Dilution segment in nephrom is:
The thick LOH is viually impermeable to H20, but large amounts of Na, Cl & other ions are actively transpoed from the tubule into the medullary interstitium. Thus, fluid in thick ascending loop becomes very dilute and k/a diluting segment of the nephron. Proximal tubules: = 65% of the filtered electrolytes is reabsorbed here, along with water ( osmosis & aquaporin - 1). Descending LOH: Water absorbed AQP - 1 much less permeable to Na & urea; there by increasing the osmolarity.
Ascending LOH
Descending LOH
Collecting tubule
Proximal tubule
DNB 2018