Which of the following best describes the passive force that creates filtrate?
a) vasoconstriction
b) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP)
c) autonomic regulation
d) glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Ans: b) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP)
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A. 1 B. 2
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A) synthesizing vitamin C B) helping regulate temperature C) protection D) preventing dehydration
The medial, intermediate, and lateral _________ form a series of wedge-shaped tarsal bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Lengthwise, long bone growth during infancy and youth is exclusively through ________.
A) interstitial growth of the epiphyseal plates B) the secretion of bone matrix into the medullary cavity C) differentiation of osteoclasts D) calcification of the matrix