Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes a hormone when blood pressure is low.
2. The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes a hormone that causes dilation of blood vessels.
3. Filtration and secretion occur in different parts of the nephron.
4. Filtration and secretion in the nephron move solutes in opposite directions.
5. Secretion usually occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting tubule.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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