Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) Ascending and descending limbs are parts of the proximal convoluted tubule.
2) A technique in which an artificial membrane regulates the composition of the blood is called hemodialysis.
3) An image obtained by taking an X-ray of the kidneys after a radiopaque compound has been administered is called a urogram.
4) A condition of pain upon urination is called dysuria.
1) FALSE
2) TRUE
3) FALSE
4) TRUE
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Irving, who is 78 years old, takes human growth hormone supplements to regain the
strength of his youth. He may be disappointed, because the hormone has been shown only to A) make him urinate more often. B) decrease fat and increase muscle mass, but not improve strength. C) increase his risk of cancer. D) increase the red blood cell supply.
A term that describes the change in muscle following a lack of exercise is
A. hypertrophy. B. atrophy. C. convergence. D. proliferation. E. myofascia.
What type of cells make up about 90% of the alveolar surface?
A. ciliated simple squamous epithelial cells B. Type I pneumocytes C. Type II pneumocytes D. macrophages