Which of the following statements on the human kidney is false? A. Renal plasma flow is normally 660 ml/minute. B. Blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla. C. Reabsorption of ions and water occurs mainly in the distal convoluted tubules. D. The renal blood flow is decreased in dehydration.
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Renal plasma flow is normally 660 ml/minute - This statement is true. The normal renal plasma flow is approximately 600-700 ml/minute. B. Blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla - This statement is also true. The cortex receives more blood Show more…
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