Figure 24- 1 the Structure of the Kidney

question 32

Multiple Choice

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Sympathetic stimulation of the kidney can do all of the following, except

• A) produce powerful vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles.
• B) produce renal ischemia.
• C) trigger renin release.
• D) increase the glomerular filtration rate.
• E) both B and C

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A process where aerobic organisms produce energy by oxidizing acetate from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide through a sequence of chemical reactions.

Protein Molecules

Large biomolecules comprised of amino acids, essential for various biological functions including catalysis, structure, and regulation.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by organisms for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.

Ammonia

Nitrogen-containing compound (NH3) that is a toxic product of amino acid breakdown; a large amount of water is required to excrete it.