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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a. active transport b. cotransport c. passive transport d. countertransport e. all of the above
From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?
A. Diencephalon B. Mesencephalon C. Myelencephalon D. Metencephalon E. Telencephalon
The quadrate lobe is visible on the inferior surface of the liver, adjacent to the gallbladder
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Urine concentration and volume depend on water reabsorption in the ________.
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