Chapter 26, Problem 14CP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason for the increase in blood pressure when there is a decrease in the amount of sodium ions in the distal convoluted tubule.

Introduction:

The renin based hormones are used to regulate the GFR (glomerular filtration rate). The loss of water and salt in the urine is restricted in the urine by release of renin and stimulated reabsorption of nephron.