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

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ATP is crucial 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 due to the lack of reabsorption.

If ATP Production in a Human Kidney Were Suddenly Halted