Of the capillary beds associated with each nephron, the one that is both fed and drained by arterioles is the:

A) peritubular capillaries
B) pyramidal capillaries
C) glomerulus
D) Henle capillaries
E) Bowman's capillaries


Answer: C) glomerulus

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

When blood passes through systemic capillaries, the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin changes

A.  from about 98% to about 75% saturated. B.  from about 40% to about 80% saturated. C.  from about 70% saturated to about 99% saturated. D.  from about 99% saturated to about 25% saturated.

Anatomy & Physiology

Lifting up a glass to take a drink involves the elbow joint. Which of the following correctly characterizes that joint?

A) cartilaginous B) pivot C) diarthrotic D) biaxial

Anatomy & Physiology

The functional classifications of neurons includes ________, which carry information toward the CNS.

A) axoplasmic neurons B) motor neurons C) interneurons D) sensory neurons E) All of the answers are correct.

Anatomy & Physiology

When a person sits on a hard surface for a period of time, his foot or leg may "go to sleep." This sensation is the result of compressing the ________ nerve.

A. femoral B. obturator C. sciatic D. pudendal E. ulnar

Anatomy & Physiology