Because of which structure does very little albumin escape from the blood during glomerular filtration?
A. Fenestrated endothelium
B. Filtration pores
C. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
D. Macula densa
E. Basement membrane
E. Basement membrane
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements regarding plasma cholesterol concentration and the development of atherosclerosis is correct?
A. It is preferable to have a high concentration of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in the plasma because LDLs operate to remove cholesterol from the peripheral tissues and carry it to the liver, which secretes it into the small intestine. B. It is preferable to have a high concentration of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) in the plasma because HDLs operate to remove cholesterol from the peripheral tissues and carry it to the liver, which secretes it into the small intestine. C. It is preferable to have equal concentrations of LDL and HDL. D. Neither LDL nor HDL are involved in cholesterol regulation. E. Plasma cholesterol concentration has no relationship to atherosclerosis.
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A. carry blood away from the heart. B. carry blood under very high pressure. C. may contain valves and are lined with endothelium. D. are described as strong, rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood. E. have thick, many layered walls.