What is the net filtration pressure of the glomerular capillaries?

A. 15 mm Hg inward
B. 10 mm Hg inward
C. 15 mm Hg outward
D. 10 mm Hg outward


Answer: D

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Neural activity that controls the focusing of the eyes passes through the ________ ganglion.

A) optic B) otic C) ciliary D) pterygopalatine E) submandibular

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A. external; not relaxed B. external; relaxed C. internal; not relaxed D. internal; relaxed

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