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An investigator is studying physiologic renal responses to common medical conditions. She measures urine osmolalities in different parts of the nephron of a human subject in the emergency department. The following values are obtained:
Portion of nephron Osmolality (mOsmol/kg)
Proximal convoluted tubule 300
Loop of Henle, descending limb 1200
Loop of Henle, ascending limb 250
Distal convoluted tubule 100
Collecting duct 1200
These values were most likely obtained from an individual with which of the following condition?"
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Dehydration