In clinical practice, glomerular filtration rate is estimated by measuring excretion of the compound ___________________.

a) urea
b) ammonia
c) creatinine
d) phosphate


c) creatinine

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The heart is surrounded by a tough membrane, the ________, which contains the ________.

A. serous pericardium; myocardium B. pericardial cavity; epicardium C. endocardium; fibrous pericardium D. fibrous pericardium; serous pericardium

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One key advantage associated with bilateral symmetry in animals is

A) An increase in speed. B) The presence of a coelom. C) The evolution of limbs. D) The evolution of cephalization.

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The main control of peripheral resistance by the vasomotor centers occurs in the

A) artery. B) arteriole. C) capillary. D) venule. E) vein.

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Which layer of the arterial wall is responsible for vasoconstriction?

a) tunica interna b) tunica media c) tunica externa d) tunica albuginea e) tunica fascia

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