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The diagram shows a cross-section of a kidney. What would likely occur if there was a blood clot in the renal artery? a. Filtration in the glomerulus would decrease. b. Fluid levels in the renal pelvis would increase. c. Blood would not drain into the convoluted tubule. d. Urea production would increase.

Name: Problem 51, Chapter 32: Biology for AP Courses
Uploaded: 2019-08-22T23:32:11-08:00
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Description: The diagram shows a cross-section of a kidney. What would likely occur if there was a blood clot in the renal artery? a. Filtration in the glomerulus would decrease. b. Fluid levels in the renal pelvis would increase. c. Blood would not drain into the convoluted tubule. d. Urea production would increase.

   The diagram shows a cross-section of a kidney. What would likely occur if there was a blood clot in the renal artery?
a. Filtration in the glomerulus would decrease.
b. Fluid levels in the renal pelvis would increase.
c. Blood would not drain into the convoluted tubule.
d. Urea production would increase.

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Chapter 32, Problem 51

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The diagram shows a cross-section of a kidney. What would likely occur if there was a blood clot in the renal artery? a. Filtration in the glomerulus would decrease. b. Fluid levels in the renal pelvis would increase. c. Blood would not drain into the convoluted tubule. d. Urea production would increase.

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Renal Blood Flow

This concept refers to the circulation of blood through the kidneys, primarily via the renal artery. An interruption in this flow, such as a blood clot, reduces the amount of blood that reaches the kidney, which in turn can compromise the organ's ability to perform its functions efficiently.

Glomerular Filtration Rate

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of how much blood is filtered by the glomeruli each minute. A decrease in renal blood flow directly lowers the GFR, thereby reducing the filtration of blood within the glomerulus.

Ischemia

Ischemia involves a lack of sufficient blood supply to an organ, leading to reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery. In the context of a kidney, a blood clot in the renal artery can cause ischemia, impairing normal kidney functions such as waste filtration and fluid balance.

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