The consumption of oxygen by the kidney

Decreases as blood flow increases

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Is regulated by erythropoietin

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Remains constant as blood flow increases

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Directly reflects the level of sodium transport

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The correct option is C Directly reflects the level of sodium transport
The amount of oxygen consumed has a fixed relationship to the net amount of sodium actively transported, as about 18 sodium ions were transported per molecule of oxygen consumed under a variety of experimental conditions.

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