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Renin is an important hormone in water and electrolyte homeostasis. In the blanks below answer the following questions regarding renin. renin is released in response to what stimulus? Where is the sensor / integration center (where does renin come from)? what is the effect of renin release on water electrolyte balance?

What is metaboloic acidosis? name a condition that could cause it.  (3 pts)

About how many sperm are released in a typical male ejaculate?

The descending limb of the nephron loop is freely permeable to water.

The result of polyspermy (more than one sperm entering the oocyte) in humans is?

Nitrates in the urine may be a symptom of a urinary tract infection.

Annie has just eaten a large order of heavily salted French fries, some chips, and some peanut butter stuffed pretzels. How will consuming this much salt affect her physiology?

If the transport maximum for a particular amino acid is 120 mg/100 ml: if  the concentration of that amino acid in the blood is 230 mg/100 ml, the amino acid:

The role of oxytocin during delivery __________.

Which statement is true about urine?