Which Would Occur as a Result of a Decrease in the Total

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which would occur as a result of a decrease in the total body content of Na⁺?

• A) an increase in plasma volume, which induces an increase in GFR and Na⁺ reabsorption rate
• B) a decrease in plasma volume, which induces an increase in GFR and Na⁺ reabsorption rate
• C) an increase in plasma volume, which induces an increase in GFR and a decrease in Na⁺ reabsorption rate
• D) a decrease in plasma volume, which induces a decrease in GFR and Na⁺ reabsorption rate
• E) a decrease in plasma volume, which induces a decrease in GFR and an increase in Na⁺ reabsorption rate

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