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Title: PhysioEx 9.0 Exercise 9 Renal System Physiology
Post by: hafranklin20 on Dec 13, 2013
Exercise 9 Review Activity 4 p. 145 #5
Can the reabsorption of solutes influence water reabsorption from the tubule fluid? Explain.

Review Sheet Activity 6 p. 146 #3
What is the principal determinant for the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex?


Title: Re: PhysioEx 9.0 Exercise 9 Renal System Physiology
Post by: padre on Dec 14, 2013
Exercise 9 Review Activity 4 p. 145 #5
Can the reabsorption of solutes influence water reabsorption from the tubule fluid? Explain.

Yes, the reabsorption of solutes affects water reabsorption because water will follow the solutes by osmosis.

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Review Sheet Activity 6 p. 146 #3
What is the principal determinant for the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex?

Aldosterone release is stimulated by production of angiotensin II which is under control of the body’s renin-angiotensin system.