To measure glomerular filtration rate, a substance that is neither secreted, reabsorbed or metabolized is needed. the compound ___________________ is an example of a substance used to measure GFR.
a) glucose
b) inulin
c) ammonia
d) urea
b) inulin
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Once implantation takes place the pre-embryo is divided into two general areas. Which of these two actually gives rise to the embryo?
A. Embryoblast B. Trophoblast C. Syncytiotrophoblast D. Cytotrophoblast E. Morula
Where does glycolysis take place?
a) Cytosol b) Plasma membrane c) Nucleus d) Mitochondria e) Golgi Apparatus
In general, the substances in the filtrate that need to be conserved are selectively reabsorbed whereas the unwanted substances that need to be eliminated fail to be reabsorbed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not considered a crucial hormone for the regulation of bone growth?
A. Calcitonin B. Oxytocin C. Growth hormone D. Parathyroid hormone