Assuming Steady-State Conditions and That Water and Electrolyte Intake Remained

question 41

Multiple Choice

Assuming steady-state conditions and that water and electrolyte intake remained constant, a 75% loss of nephrons due to chronic kidney disease would cause all of the following except:

• A)A large increase in plasma sodium concentration
• B)An increased in plasma creatinine to four times normal
• C)An increase in average volume excreted per remaining nephron to four times normal
• D)A significant increase in plasma phosphate concentration
• E)Reduced ability of the kidney to maximally concentrate the urine

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