Which statement is not true of nerves that supply the kidney?

A. They consist mostly of parasympathetic fibers.
B. Fibers originate in the superior mesenteric ganglion.
C. They function to regulate blood flow into and out of the glomerulus.
D. They stimulate renin secretion.
E. They consist mostly of sympathetic fibers.


Answer: A

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