Which of the following disorders is characterized by the wasting away of muscles due to the progressive loss of myofibrils?

a) muscular hypertrophy
b) muscular atrophy
c) fibromyalgia
d) myasthenia gravis
e) tremors


b

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Which statement does NOT apply to the distal tubule?

a. Secretion and reabsorption can take place b. It secretes K+ c. It secretes H+ d. It secretes Na+

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The terms proximal and distal are synonymous.  

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

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All but one of the structures listed below are a type of cell junction. Identify the exception.

A) desmosomes B) adherens junctions C) tight junctions D) gap junctions E) loose junctions

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