When Blood Flow Through the Kidneys Decreases

question 137

Multiple Choice

When blood flow through the kidneys decreases:

• A)filtration decreases and water is conserved to maintain BP
• B)filtration decreases and water is eliminated to raise BP
• C)filtration increases and water is conserved to maintain BP
• D)filtration increases and water is eliminated to raise BP

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The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

Allelic Variant

A version of a gene at the same locus (position) on a chromosome that differs in sequence or expression from other versions.

Polymorphism

The occurrence of two or more clearly different morphs or forms, also referred to as alternative phenotypes, in the population of a species.

Mutated Allele

A variant form of a gene that has undergone a mutation, leading to changes in the gene's DNA sequence which may affect the organism's traits.