Q142 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Zoology
Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?
- ALow levels of antidiuretic hormone.
- Correct answerBMaintaining hyperosmolarity towards inner medullary interstitium in the kidneys.
- CSecretion of erythropoietin by Juxtaglomerular complex.
- DHydrostatic pressure during glomerular filtration.
Solution
A hyperosmotic renal medullary interstitium is critically important in concentrating the urine and provides the driving force for the reabsorption of water from the collecting duct.


Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.