If ATP production in a human kidney was suddenly halted, urine production would ________.
A) decrease, and the urine would be hypoosmotic compared to plasma
B) increase, and the urine would be isoosmotic compared to plasma
C) increase, and the urine would be hyperosmotic compared to plasma
D) decrease, and the urine would be isoosmotic compared to plasma

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ATP is required for active transport processes in the kidney, such as reabsorption of ions and water. Without ATP, these processes would stop, leading to increased urine production that is isoosmotic to plasma, as reabsorption would be impaired.

If ATP Production in a Human Kidney Was Suddenly Halted