Amniocentesis provides an image of a developing fetus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The fatty tissue surrounding the kidneys is important because it ________
A) produces vitamin D and other chemicals needed by the kidney B) stabilizes the position of the kidneys by holding them in their normal position C) is necessary as a barrier between the adrenal glands and kidneys D) ensures adequate energy for the adrenal glands to operate efficiently
The molecule DNA contains the five -carbon sugar ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Regarding the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve which of the following is true
a. the greater the PO2 of the blood, the greater the dissociation of O2 from hemoglobin b. at normal resting systemic arterial PO2, hemoglobin is almost 100% saturated with oxygen c. at normal resting systematic venous PO2, only about 75% of the hemoglobin is in the form of deoxyhemoglobin d. more addtional oxygen binds to hemoglobin when going from a PO2 of 60 to 100 mmhg, than is added when going from a PO2 of 40 to 60 mmhg e. as PO2 increases, the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen increases linearly.
Which of the following GFR-regulating mechanisms is initiated by cells of the juxtaglomerular complex?
a) renin-angiotensin system b) autonomic regulation c) myogenic mechanism d) natriuretic peptides