What is the expanded, funnel-shaped structure in the kidney leading to the ureter?

renal hilum
renal calyces
renal pelvis
urethra


renal pelvis

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When a person drinks a large amount of beer, he or she will have an increased frequency of urination. Other than affecting the activity of ADH, what kidney mechanism causes this change?

What will be an ideal response?

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How would an increase in the sympathetic nervous system increase stroke volume?

What will be an ideal response?

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