A Primary Reason That the Kidneys Have One of the Highest

question 78

Multiple Choice

A primary reason that the kidneys have one of the highest metabolic rates of all body organs is that

• A) they store the body's excess fats.
• B) they have membranes of varying permeability to water.
• C) they operate an extensive set of active-transport ion pumps.
• D) they are the body's only means of shedding excess nutrients.
• E) they have an abundance of smooth muscle.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, allowing for elements of competition and some degree of market power for each seller.

Total Revenue

The comprehensive total of cash inflow a business gathers from its selling or service operations during a set time period.

Variable Costs

Financial obligations that move in correlation with production levels.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in an economy or market where, given the long-term flexibility of prices and adjustment of all input factors, supply equals demand and all firms earn normal profits.