Endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the blood by the means of a duct system from the gland to the blood vessel.

a. true
b. false


Ans: b. false

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In what segment of the nephron is the greatest fraction of filtered water reabsorbed?

A. the proximal tubule B. the ascending limb of the loop of Henle C. the distal convoluted tubule D. the collecting ducts E. the descending limb of the loop of Henle

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Sodium-glucose cotransporters are located where?

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