Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells.

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


False

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The lymphocytes that fight infections in the connective tissues of the body reach these areas by

A) passing independently in and out of the circulatory vessels. B) movement exclusively through the lymphatic vessels. C) passive diffusion. D) movement caused by the contraction of the body musculature. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Choose the statement that is false or incorrect.

A) In chemical reactions, breaking old bonds requires energy and forming new bonds releases energy. B) Exergonic reactions release more energy than they absorb. C) Endergonic reactions absorb more energy than they release. D) A key feature of the body’s metabolism is the almost exclusive use of exergonic reactions by the body.

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The amount of filtrate the kidneys produce each minute is the __________.

ountercurrent multiplication vasa recta filtration rate glomerular filtration rate filtration pressure

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What does "C" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

A. Arachnoid mater B. Dural venous sinus C. Subdural space D. Subarachnoid space E. Pia mater

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