Autoregulation in the Kidneys Refers To

question 40

Multiple Choice

Autoregulation in the kidneys refers to:

• A) control of blood flow by the SNS.
• B) the secretion of renin and activation of angiotensin.
• C) local minor reflex adjustments in the arterioles to maintain normal blood flow.
• D) the control of systemic blood pressure by the kidneys.

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Definitions:

rRNA

Ribosomal RNA, a type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which are essential in the process of protein synthesis in cells.

Ribosome

Organelle of protein synthesis. An intact ribosome consists of two subunits, each composed of rRNA and proteins.

Large Subunit

A component of the ribosome essential for protein synthesis, larger than the other subunit it pairs with, responsible for catalytic functions.

Small Subunit

A component of a larger complex, often referring to the smaller of two subunits in a ribosome where mRNA translation begins.