If Through Injury, Both the Blood Flow to the Kidneys

question 102

Multiple Choice

If through injury, both the blood flow to the kidneys and the glomerular filtration pressure decrease, which of the following will likely occur?

• A) The renin-angiotensin system will be activated.
• B) Sodium reabsorption will be inhibited.
• C) Vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles and glomerular capillaries.
• D) Vasodilation of the efferent arterioles and glomerular capillaries.
• E) The amount of ADH released in the blood will decrease.

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