The capillary bed that surrounds the descending and ascending loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons is called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vasa recta
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The integumentary system is made up of the ________.
A. brain, spinal cord, and nerves B. hormone producing glands C. skin, hair, nails, and associated glands D. bones, ligaments, and cartilage
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
A. It helps stabilize blood volume. B. It produces blood cells in the fetus. C. Its lymphocytes and macrophages monitor the blood for pathogens. D. It breaks down dead red blood cells and recycles useful components. E. It produces hormones that promote lymphocyte maturation.
The juxtamedullary nephrons
A. have long loops of Henle. B. are found next to the renal capsule. C. have their renal corpuscles located in the medulla. D. comprise 85% of all nephrons. E. have short loops of Henle.
Blood consists of a matrix of plasma and cells; blood is a subtype of ______ tissue
A. endothelial B. connective C. muscle D. epithelial E. nerve