Which of the Following Would Cause a Decrease in the Excretion

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause a decrease in the excretion of Na⁺ and water?

• A)Increased hydrostatic pressure in the afferent renal arterioles
• B)Increased mean arterial blood pressure
• C)Increased atrial distension
• D)Decreased aldosterone secretion
• E)Decreased atrial natriuretic peptide secretion

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Definitions:

Demand Increases

A situation where consumers are willing and able to purchase more of a product or service at the same price, shifting the demand curve to the right.

Supply Decreases

This term describes a situation in which the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at various prices diminishes.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in market balance.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the market equilibrium price.