Drugs that increase urine volume are called diuretics. Some diureticsinhibit the active transport of Na+ in the renal tubule. Explain how thesediuretic drugs cause increased urine volume.

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Q: When GFR is high, which primary autoregulatory mechanism is triggered in the kidney?

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Q: Describe the impact of Vasopressin (aka Antidiuretic hormone, or ADH) on urine concentration. Be…

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Q: Explain in your own words when Renin release is stimulated by the kidney

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Q: In response to hemorrhagic shock, the kidneys produce a small volumeof very concentrated urine.…

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Q: Those with chronic renal failure often have issues with anemia because the kidney cannot secrete…

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Q: Which correctly describes the mechanism of action of the loop diuretics? O They create a very…

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Q: Explain how the renal tubule is adapted to secretehydrogen ions.

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Q: Describe the mechanisms underlying water and solute reabsorption from the renal tubules into the…

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Q: Describe the effect of ADH on renal collecting tubules

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Q: Describe how specific segments of the renal tubule and collecting duct reabsorb water and solutes.

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Q: Which of the following would cause an increase in GFR? efferent ateriole constriction constriction…

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Q: Describe the relationship between vasopressin, aquaporins, and the renal reabsorption of water.

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Q: Explain what occurs to the nephron's Na + concentration as GFR increases.

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