Which is not correct regarding the innervation of the kidney? a.) Sympathetic innervation is from segments T10-T12 of the spinal cord b.) The kidney is served by the renal plexus c.) Sympathetic stimulation causes vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels d.) Parasympathetic innervation is from the vagus nerve. e.) Parasympathetic stimulation decreases the rate of filtrate formation.

Which is not correct regarding the innervation of the kidney? a.) Sympathetic innervation is from segments T10-T12 of the spinal cord b.) The kidney is served by the renal plexus c.) Sympathetic stimulation causes vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels d.) Parasympathetic innervation is from the vagus nerve. e.) Parasympathetic stimulation decreases the rate of filtrate formation.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter14: The Urinary System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4SQE

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