Contents in the peritubular capillaries are actively transported into proximal and distal convoluted tubules in a process known as:

A) excretion
B) secretion
C) reabsorption
D) filtration


B) secretion

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What will be an ideal response?

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The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions with respect to the external environment is called

A) integration. B) internal regulation. C) responsiveness. D) homeostasis. E) external regulation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Of the following bones, which is unpaired?

A) vomer B) maxillary C) palatine D) nasal E) None of the answers is correct.

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