When Macula Densa Cells Experience Increased Na⁺ Concentration in the Filtrate

question 169

Multiple Choice

When macula densa cells experience increased Na⁺ concentration in the filtrate, they respond by

• A) increasing afferent arteriole constriction.
• B) decreasing urine production.
• C) decreasing renin secretion.
• D) increasing aldosterone secretion.
• E) increasing renin secretion

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