Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney?

A. Loop
B. Nephron
C. Corpuscle
D. Capsule


b
Rationale: Nephrons are located in the renal cortex of each kidney and number about one million per kidney.

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Discharge summary: Final diagnosis: spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons of the left upper arm, repair completed. This case would be reported with diagnostic code(s) ____________________.

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

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The length of the third molar root is:

A. 9mm B. 11mm C. 12.5mm D. 14mm

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At 66 feet below the surface of the water, what would the pressure equal expressed in mm Hg?

a. 760 x 3 = 2280 mm Hg c. 66 x 3 = 198 mm Hg b. 66 x 2 = 132 mm Hg d. 760 x 2 = 1520 mm Hg

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