Blood drains from the peritubular and vasa recta capillary beds into small veins. Which is the smallest of these veins (also called the interlobular veins)?
A) renal vein
B) segmental veins
C) cortical radiate (also called interlobar veins)
D) arcuate veins
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) sulcus B) fissure C) gyrus D) furrow
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Parathyroid hormone does all of the following except
A) stimulate osteoclast activity. B) inhibit osteoblast activity. C) build up bone. D) stimulate the formation and secretion of calcitriol at the kidneys. E) enhance the reabsorption of calcium at the kidneys.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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