which of the following is a response to the release of antidiuretic hormone? a. urine volume increases b. positive feedback occurs leading to the release of more ADH c. water reabsorption increases at the collecting duct d. blood osmolarity increases

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Q: Urine formation begins at the moving "plasma" into the renal tubules is called, and the process of…

A: The correct answer is option C i.e. Glomerulus, Filtration.

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A: Answer is c.) increasing the arterial pressure of the blood.

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A: Answer is e.)  drink sea water.

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Q: Describe the transfer of water and solutes during urine formation.

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A: The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is a part of the renal tubule.

Q: A relatively largediameter of the efferentarteriolescompared to the afferentarteriole.

A: b. A relatively large diameter of the efferent arterioles compared to the afferent arteriole.

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Q: What are the main functions of the excretory system, elaborate?

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A: Excretion is the process through which all the metabolic waste products are extreted out of the body…

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A: ANSWER) The Urine volume can be reduced by the action of Vasopressin as it has Anti diuretic action.

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Q: Which of the following is likely to cause the kidney to change the reabsorption of water and/or…

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Q: What sets the concentration gradient for solute reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule? a.…

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A: BASIC INFORMATION KIDNEY It is a paired organ present in our body. It helps the body to get rid of…