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The Henle’s loop of nephron is mainly responsible for reabsorption of water in the kidney. Which of the following has a long loop of Henle in its nephrons to conserve water?

Animals that are adapted to dry habitats will have long loop of Henle. In animals, the length of loop of Henle is directly related with the need of water conservation in them. The longer the loop of Henle, the more water will be conserved.

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