The greatest percentage of Na+ reabsorption takes place in the
a. proximal tubule
b. loop of Henle
c. distal tubule
d. collecting tubule
e. renal pelvis
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. sensory B. parasympathetic C. sympathetic D. somatic
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A) A keratinous strand produced by basal cells within a hair follicle. B) A small connective tissue peg filled with blood vessels and nerves. C) A bundle of smooth muscles attached to a hair follicle. D) A layer of epithelial cells surrounding a deep layer of connective tissue. E) Many layers of dead, tightly compressed cells packed with keratin.
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A. You should contact the police and have the patients arrested. B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. C. The patient struck in the mouth should be immobilized. D. The 44-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.