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The mechanism that stabilizes GFR through smooth muscle contraction in response to stretching of the afferent arteriole is called ________.

Directions – Choose the answer that best matches the description or term. You may use each answer once, more than once, or not at all. EACH QUESTION HAS ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER.

Taylor has a kidney stone in her urinary bladder. If it moves through her urinary system, what structure will it next enter?

Renal compensation involves

Which of the listed hormones directly impacts renal water reabsorption but not Na+ reabsorption?

Most solutes in body fluid are

Over hydration and hypotonic internal environment could result if a nursing student set the IV drip rate on their patient too high.

Increased activity of osmoreceptors in the ______ stimulates its thirst center.

A primary energy source for most cells is

Which of the following describes a correct order of structures in the respiratory passageways?