Contraction of mesangial cells closes off a portion of the filtering capillaries, which leads to a decrease in GFR if the filtration pressure remains unchanged
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which of the following responses is NOT caused by activation of the sympathetic division?
a) Increased heart rate b) Airway constriction c) Decreased blood flow to kidneys and gastrointestinal tract d) Increased blood flow to skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, liver and fat e) Increased blood glucose level
The effector in a reflex is the
A) efferent neuron. B) muscle or gland. C) sensory receptor. D) afferent neuron. E) control center.
The ________ form the base of a typical antibody molecule.
A) variable segments of the heavy chains B) constant segments of the light chains C) variable segments of the light chains D) constant segments of the heavy chains E) constant and variable segments of the light and heavy chains
The regional term for the hand is known as the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).