The ________ is a capillary bed that parallels the nephron loop (loop of Henle)
A) glomerulus
B) peritubular capillary bed
C) afferent arteriolar bed
D) collecting duct
E) vasa recta
E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Stomach B. Heart C. Kidney D. Skin
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A. Hyperglycemia B. Decreased insulin sensitivity C. Excessive liver gluconeogenesis D. Excessive lipolysis E. Hypoglycemia
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)