Within the renal corpuscle, the colloid osmotic pressure (COP) is a pressure drawing fluid into what?
a) renal capsule
b) renal tubule
c) peritubular capillaries
d) glomerular capillaries
d) glomerular capillaries
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Atrial natriuretic peptide
a. is secreted by the heart when atrial pressure is high. b. results in an increased glomerular filtration rate. c. inhibits aldosterone activity. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. all of these answers.
External landmarks (surface anatomy) on the body not only allow for examination of surface features, but also offer an opportunity to locate certain internal structures.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Wrapped around glomerular capillaries are cells with pedicels called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What effect does high blood pressure have on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the absence of regulatory mechanisms?
A) GFR will decrease, then increase. B) GFR will increase. C) GFR will not change. D) GFR will decrease.