Renal Blood Flow Autoregulation
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What is the primary target of the directed blood flow in the context of renal function?

  • Nephron
  • Cortex (correct)
  • Glomerulus
  • Medulla
  • What is the consequence of the low blood flow to the medulla in the context of renal function?

  • Variable osmolarity
  • Increased osmolarity
  • Maintained osmolarity (correct)
  • Decreased osmolarity
  • What is the primary function of the region that receives the majority of the directed blood flow?

  • Filtration (correct)
  • Reabsorption
  • Urine concentration
  • Secretion
  • What is the effect of the blood flow distribution on the medulla's osmolarity?

    <p>It maintains the osmolarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the blood flow distribution in the renal system?

    <p>It maintains the osmolarity of the medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

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