The blood vessels surrounding the loop of Henle are collectively called the ____ and are arranged in a countercurrent organization, just like the loop of Henle itself

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


vasa recta

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The spores that are released when the zygospore splits open are________.

A. sterile B. haploid C. motile D. diploid E. triploid

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The sliding filament model of muscle contraction depends on the dynamic interactions between myostatin and

myoglobin proteins.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is not considered a macronutrient?

A. Cobalt (Co) B. Calcium (Ca) C. Potassium (K) D. Carbon (C)

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Enzyme activity can be greatly affected by the pH and the temperature of the environment in which the enzyme must function.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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