Which of the following renal alterations would most likely preserve the GFR?
Correct Answer: Decreased intrarenal nitric oxide
Description: The renal alteration that would most likely preserve the GRF is type I distal renal tubular acidosis, in which hydrogen ions diffuse back into the distal tubule. This not only retains hydrogen ions, but also reduces the distal tubule reabsorption of bicarbonate. The other choices listed are assocated with acute tubular necrosis and decrease the GFR.
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now