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The proximal tubule of the nephron is contiguous with Bowmans capsule and
takes a tortuous
path until finally forming a straight portion that dives into the renal medulla.
Normally, ~65%
of filtered Na+ is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule; since this part of the tubule is
highly permeable
to water, reabsorption is essentially isotonic. Between the outer and inner strips of
the outer
medulla, the tubule abruptly changes morphology to become the descending thin
limb (DTL),
which penetrates the inner medulla, makes a hairpin turn, and then forms the