Phytodegradation works best with organic contaminants like herbicides, trichloroethylene, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE – a volatile substance). 

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The tubular fluid that leaves the thick ascending limb has a lower Na+ concentration and a lower osmolarity than blood.

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Recycling of K+ 

Most, but not all, of the K+ that enters the cell through cotransporter leaves the cell across BM, A portion of the K+, diffuses back into the lumen.

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The thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle is the site of action of the powerful “loop” diuretics.

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“Loop” Diuretics are:

Furosemide

Ethacrynic acid

Bumetanide 

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“Loop” diuretics, inhibits 1-sodium, 2-chloride, 1-potassium 

co-transporter.

 

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At physiologic pH, the loop diuretics are anions that attach to the 

Cl−-binding site of the Na+-K+-2Cl− cotransporter.