The lumen of the gastrointestinal tract is continuous with the external environment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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A complex carbohydrate consists of a phosphate group attached to a sugar molecule

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to the presence of which pigment?

A. Carotene B. Myoglobin C. Melanin D. Keratin E. Hemoglobin

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Which plasma protein is accurately described?

A. Beta globulins-transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins B. Gamma globulin-maintaining blood osmotic pressure C. Fibrinogen-transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins D. Albumin-blood clot formation

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Explain the role of the afferent and efferent arterioles in maintaining the high hydrostatic pressure within the glomerulus.

a) the afferent arteriole has larger diameter than the efferent arteriole b) the afferent arteriole has a smaller diameter than the efferent arteriole

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