The juxtaglomerular apparatus is responsible for ________.
A) the secretion of drugs
B) the secretion of acids and ammonia
C) reabsorption of organic molecules, vitamins, and water
D) regulating the rate of filtrate formation and controlling systemic blood pressure
D) regulating the rate of filtrate formation and controlling systemic blood pressure
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters. B. causes precapillary sphincters to contract when carbon dioxide levels decrease in tissue spaces. C. causes an increase in blood flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces. D. Occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters and causes an increase in blood . flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces are both true statements. E. All of these are true statements.
Severe diarrhea can lead to metabolic acidosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Tendons and ligaments have
A. a high degree of vascularization, therefore high perfusion and rapid healing. B. a high degree of vascularization, therefore high perfusion and slow healing. C. a low degree of vascularization, therefore high perfusion and rapid healing. D. a low degree of vascularization, therefore low perfusion and slow healing. E. a high degree of vascularization, therefore low perfusion and slow healing.