A Primary Reason That the Kidneys Have One of the Highest

question 109

Multiple Choice

A primary reason that the kidneys have one of the highest metabolic rates of all body organs is that

• A)they store the body's excess fats.
• B)they have membranes of varying permeability to water.
• C)they operate an extensive set of active-transport ion pumps.
• D)they are the body's only means of shedding excess nutrients.

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Definitions:

Prostaglandin

Prostaglandins are a group of physiologically active lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Blastocyst

Mammalian blastula.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland that secretes hormones responsible for regulating a wide range of biological functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.