The major function of the arterioles is to
a. regulate flow of blood through capillary beds
b. distribute the cardiac output to tissues
c. serve as a pressure reservoir
d. convert the intermittent flow from the heart to a steady outflow
e. perform functions a and b
E
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Tubular reabsorption involves
a. active transport b. cotransport c. passive transport d. countertransport e. all of the above
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A. ascending loop of Henle B. distal convoluted tubule only C. descending loop of Henle D. proximal convoluted tubule E. distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts
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A. Diencephalon B. Mesencephalon C. Myelencephalon D. Metencephalon E. Telencephalon