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Match Each Ratio That Follows to Its Use (Items A-H)

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Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-Current ratio

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

Produced in the adrenal cortex, it plays a crucial role in electrolyte balance and blood pressure through its effects on ion transport and water retention.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, sodium, and calcium and the regulation of pH and electrolyte concentration.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to responses such as increased heart rate, dilation of airways, and mobilization of energy stores.

Glomerulus Filtration Rate

Glomerulus Filtration Rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are functioning by estimating how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute.

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