Scientists Studying the Kidney's Response to Hypoperfusion Apply a Clip

question 9

Multiple Choice

Scientists studying the kidney's response to hypoperfusion apply a clip to a pig's right renal artery that reduces blood flow to the kidney by about 70%.  After 6 months, they perform a right nephrectomy and examine the glomeruli and tubules microscopically.  Which of the following cell types would be most likely to undergo hyperplasia as a result of the clip placement?

• A)Cuboidal epithelial cells of the proximal tubules
• B)Endothelial cells of the efferent arteriole
• C)Intraglomerular mesangial cells
• D)Modified smooth muscle cells of the afferent arteriole
• E)Squamous epithelial cells of the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle

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