Question

1.

Which of the following describes the correct relationship between kidney function and blood pressure?


1. Hypertension can occur if too little water is reabsorbed by the nephrons.

2. Hypertension can occur if too much water is reabsorbed by the nephrons.

3. Hypertension can occur if too little water is reabsorbed by the ureters.

4. Hypertension can occur if too much water is reabsorbed by the ureters.


**The third option is NOT correct. I am doing this for test corrections and the third option was wrong**

Answer 1

1. Hypertension can occur if too little water is reabsorbed by the nephrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Kidneys are special organs that expels out the unwanted harmful substance and excess water from our body. And nephrons are small tiny tubes in the kidneys.

Drinking water is voluntary. Kidneys in order to preserve water has to keep the extra sodium to maintain the intramedullary hypertonicity. It is more possible that both high salt and low water intake will lead to increase in blood pressure resulting hypertension.