The ________ lie between and around the glomerular capillaries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
mesangial cells
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All of the following would result in an increase in renin release except
A) decreased blood pressure at the glomerulus. B) blockage in the renal artery. C) increased blood volume. D) stimulation of juxtaglomerular cells. E) decreased osmotic concentration at the macula densa.
Cells of unknown function that are clustered together in concentric layers within the medullary region of the thymus are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Once in the glomerular capsule, the filtrate moves into the
A) renal tubule. B) ureter. C) renal pelvis. D) minor calyx.
Osteoporosis is
A. bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection. B. a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion. C. a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; occurs because of insufficient collagen development. D. a disease in adults, especially women, characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix. E. a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones.