SCIN130 FINAL

Question 18 of 60 1.667 Points
If a migrating fish moves from salt water to fresh water, what change would you expect in the glomerular filtration rate, if any?



A. The rate would increase, as excess ocean salts have to be eliminated to obtain osmotic neutrality.


B. The rate would increase, as osmotic flooding occurs.


C. The rate would decrease, as less salts are being absorbed.


D. The rate would decrease, as water conservation becomes a problem.
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Question 19 of 60 1.667 Points
The kangaroo rat need never drink water. Which of the following is a normal kidney process that would most facilitate water conservation?



A. Active transport of sodium out of the collecting duct.


B. Active transport of water out of the collecting duct.


C. Active transport of sodium out of the descending limb.


D. Active transport of sodium out of the ascending limb.
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