Most of us produce about _?_ of filtrate per day. 180 liters 180,000 gallons 2.5 liters 0.8 liters None of...

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  1. Most of us produce about _?_ of filtrate per day.

    180 liters

    180,000 gallons

    2.5 liters

    0.8 liters

    None of these are correct

filtration in the many glomerular capsules is somewhat constantexcept for certain conditions.  Which of the followingmay alter GFR?

excess body fluids will decrease GFR

low body volume will increase GFR

excessive body fluid will increase GFR

Secretion of Renin will have no effect on GFR

Atrial natriuretic peptide, when secreted, will stimulate sodiumretention by the kidneys.

The secretion of Angiotensin II will cause vasodilation anddecreased thirst.

Which choice represents an accurate route for urine?

minor calyx to major calyx to nephron

major calyx to the renal pyramid to the bladder

major calyx to the renal pelvis to the ureter

nephron to renal sinus to renal column

Why does aldosterone secretion help during periods ofdehydration?

Aldosterone induces sodium reabsorption which increases waterretention

Aldosterone stimulates the collecting ducts to be impermeable towater, increasing urine production

Aldosterone blocks the action of Renin

Aldosterone causes angiotensinogen to be neutralized.

Two of these choices are correct

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1 Option A 180litres Kidney filters about 180litres of fluid per day But all the filtered fluids are not excreted as the Uirne Only 1 2 L of fluid are exreted out the remaining fluid is reabsorbed in the kidney 2Option C excessive body fluid will increase GFR When the volume of the blood is    See Answer
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