Which Statement Best Explains the Relatively High Metabolic Rate of Kidneys

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the relatively high metabolic rate of kidneys compared to the other body organs?

• A) they have membranes of varying permeability to water
• B) they operate an extensive set of ion pumps
• C) they are the body's only means of shedding excess nutrients
• D) they have an abundance of myogenic smooth muscle

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