Explain how filtration works in the glomerular capillaries

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The glomerular capillaries are fenestrated, allowing fairly large molecules to pass through. The substances must pass through the basement membrane, where they are further selected for size by the filtration slits of the podocytes.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which pair of terms is INCORRECT?

A. C - color B. B - border regularity C. D - depth D. E - evolving E. A - assymmetry

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During ventricular contraction, the semilunar valves close in order to permit the blood to enter the large arterial trunks that carry blood away from the heart

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A respiratory disease characterized by decreased chloride ion diffusion out of cells and dehydrated respiratory secretions is

A. bronchitis. B. emphysema. C. cystic fibrosis. D. pulmonary fibrosis. E. lung cancer.

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