Renal physiology (a) The clearance rate of penicillin exceeds the clearance rate of inulin because penicillin is actively transported from the glomerular capillaries into Bowman’s capsule. (b) Angiotensin II is a hormone that increases the synthesis of vasopressin in posterior pituitary cells. (c) Renin is an enzyme that is secreted by granular cells in response to a decline in blood pressure. (d) Both (a) and (b) are correct and (c) is incorrect (e) Statements (a), (b) and (c) are all correct
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This statement is correct. Penicillin is actively secreted by the renal tubules, which increases its clearance rate compared to inulin, which is only filtered and not secreted or reabsorbed. Show more…
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