If the Slope of a Line That Graphs the Relationship

question 398

Multiple Choice

If the slope of a line that graphs the relationship between variable x and variable y is positive, then we know that

• A) when the value of variable x increases, then the value of variable y decreases.
• B) when the value of variable x decreases, then the value of variable y decreases.
• C) the two variables are unrelated.
• D) the two variables have an inverse relationship.

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Definitions:

Insulin

Protein hormone secreted from the pancreas that increases the uptake of glucose and amino acids by most tissues.

Medullary Interstitial Fluid

The fluid located in the interstitial space of the kidney medulla, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.

Vasa Recta

The vasa recta are a series of straight capillaries in the kidney that play a crucial role in the process of urine concentration.

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney which concentrates urine and conserves water.