Which of the Following Is (Are)true When Tubular Urine Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is (are) true when tubular urine is more acid?

• A) Weak acids are excreted more rapidly.
• B) Weak bases are excreted more rapidly.
• C) Weak acids are excreted more slowly.
• D) Both a and b are true.
• E) Both b and c are true.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that regulates hormones, temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, responsible for the production of aldosterone, which regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Acinar Cells

Cells that form acinus, secreting substances in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Zona Reticularis

The zone of the adrenal gland that secretes sex steroids, situated deepest within the adrenal cortex.