The hormone ________ is secreted by the adrenal cortex and causes the kidneys to retain sodium.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


aldosterone

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Systemic (internal) respiration refers to

A. gas exchange in the atmosphere. B. atmospheric air coming into the lungs. C. gas exchange between the lungs and the blood. D. gas exchange between the blood and body tissues. E. cellular respiration.

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Choose the answer that correctly lists structures located in the urogenital triangle

A) mons pubis, uterus, urethral orifice, ovary B) uterine (fallopian) tube, labia majora, mons pubis C) clitoris, labia majora, labia minora D) clitoris, urethral orifice, ovary, vaginal orifice

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If a substance is filtered and reabsorbed but not secreted, its plasma clearance rate is always less than the GFR

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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