In the ascending limb of the loop of Henle the ________.

A) thin segment is freely permeable to water
B) thick segment is permeable to water
C) thin segment is not permeable to sodium and chloride
D) thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption


D) thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Involuntary muscle tissues are

A. smooth muscle tissue and skeletal muscle tissue. B. smooth muscle tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, and cardiac muscle tissue. C. cardiac muscle tissue and skeletal muscle tissue. D. smooth muscle tissue and cardiac muscle tissue.

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Pharyngeal constrictor muscles are especially important for which function?

A.   Breathing B.   Swallowing C.   Expressing fright D.   Chewing food E.   Mixing food with enzymes

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Hypoventilation can correct ________.

A. metabolic acidosis B. metabolic alkalosis C. respiratory acidosis D. respiratory alkalosis

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