If the Tm for a particular amino acid is 120 mg/100 ml and the concentration of that amino acid in the blood is 230 mg/100 ml, the amino acid will ________.

A) be actively secreted into the filtrate
B) be completely reabsorbed by the tubule cells
C) appear in the urine
D) be reabsorbed by secondary active transport


C) appear in the urine

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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As a cook chops red onions he begins to tear up due to activation of the lacrimal gland. Which of the following nerves provided the stimulus?

A) the vagus nerve (X) B) the optic nerve (II) C) the facial nerve (VII) D) the olfactory nerve (I)

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The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

A) scapula articulates with the ribs. B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium. C) humerus articulates with the rib cage. D) scapula articulates with the clavicle. E) The appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton have no direct connections.

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The spinal cord allows for two-way communication between the brain and body.

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

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