A person who unknowingly ordered the spiciest dish at a restaurant tries to fix their stomach pain by taking multiple antacids.  This has made their bicarbonate levels to increase about 24 mEq/L.  What condition have they developed?   

Researchers are testing the effectiveness of a new drug to treat hypertension.  They found that the medication has a high clearance value.  What does this mean?

Which of the following occurs when the afferent arteriole dilates?

At rest, how much of the cardiac output is found in the kidneys at any time?

What is the ascending limb of the nephron loop connected to?

As you are finishing your first half-marathon in the desert climate of Santa Fe, you fee very dehydrated.  Which hormone levels have been increased in order to help you retain as much water as possible?

Which of the following is FALSE concerning chemical buffers?

Which of the following will activate the thrist mechanism?

How much sodium is reabsorbed within the PCT?

Which of the following is NOT part of the glomerular filtration membrane?