Venous capacity depends on the ____________________ of the vein walls

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distensibility

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In the glomerulus, the ________ cells are situated between the endothelial cells of adjacent capillaries.

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The mechanism for concentration of urine is called the ________ mechanism.

A. secretion B. reabsorption C. concentration D. countercurrent E. filtration

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Define autorhythmicity

A) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract with neural stimulation. B) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract with hormonal stimulation. C) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract without neural or hormonal stimulation. D) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to relax after each contraction. E) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to respond to sympathetic stimulation.

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The attenuation reflex

A. involves the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani. B. vibrates the tympanic membrane. C. prevents damage to delicate ear structures. D. amplifies loud noises. E. enhances low frequency sounds.

Anatomy & Physiology