McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center Test

McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center Test


1. Review the image and answer the following questions.

What is the ultimate purpose of the adjustment of blood volume by the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

A. reduce blood pressure
B. reduce the rate of filtration
C. autoregulation of glomerular filtration rate
D. All of these are correct.


2. What happens to this pathway when blood volume is returned to normal?

A. The output of renin increases.
B. Blood pressure is reduced.
C. The adrenal gland produces cortisol at an increased rate.
D. The output of renin drops to a normal level.
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