The Ability of the Kidneys to Maintain a Relatively Constant

question 139

Multiple Choice

The ability of the kidneys to maintain a relatively constant GFR despite fluctuating blood pressures is called as

• A)renal plasma threshold.
• B)renal transport maximum.
• C)renal plasma clearance.
• D)renal autoregulation.

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