Which Statement About the Glomerular Filtration Rate Is False

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the glomerular filtration rate is false?

• A) The higher the pressure, the greater the glomerular filtration rate.
• B) Adjusting the diameter of the afferent and efferent arterioles regulates the glomerular filtration rate.
• C) The lower the pressure, the lower the glomerular filtration rate and the greater the amount of materials filtered.
• D) The greater the glomerular filtration rate the greater the amount of materials filtered.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Variation

Refers to the differences in physical appearance and physiological traits among individuals of the same species, caused by genetic and environmental factors.

Expected Frequency

The predicted count of occurrences of a particular event or trait in a population based on probability data or genetic models.

Allele

A variant form of a gene at a particular locus on a chromosome, which can result in different phenotypic traits.

Locus

A specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located.