Which Condition or Process Would Not Contribute to Production of Highly

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which condition or process would not contribute to production of highly concentrated urine in mammals?

• A) Osmolarity gradient within the kidney medulla
• B) Active transport of sodium and chloride ions out of the proximal convoluted tubule
• C) Active transport of sodium and chloride ions out of the segment of the loop of Henle in which tubular fluid is leaving the medulla
• D) Action of ADH to increase permeability of collecting tubule to water
• E) Loop of Henle's impermeability to water

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.

Ductless Glands

Glands that release their secretions, such as hormones, directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts, also known as endocrine glands.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells of tissues, providing a medium through which nutrients and wastes can exchange between blood and cells.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland that secretes hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and reproduction.