Which of the Following Mechanisms Describes How the Kidney Helps

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms describes how the kidney helps to regulate blood pressure?

• A)tubular secretion of sodium
• B)tubular reabsorption of potassium
• C)adjusting the amount of water in the blood
• D)dilating and constricting the glomerular vessels

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