Aldosterone targets which part of the nephron?
A. Glomerulus
B. Proximal convoluted tubule
C. Distal convoluted tubule
D. Nephron loop
Answer: C. Distal convoluted tubule
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A) ren/o and nephr/o B) ur/o and urinar/o C) hepat/o and hem/o D) or/o and stomat/o E) gastr/o and enter/o
What is membrane potential?
A. The ability of a membrane to actively transport carbohydrates out of the cytoplasm B. The ability of molecules to pass through the nuclear envelope C. The electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane resulting from differences in ion concentrations inside and outside the cell D. The rate of ATP production and transport by mitochondria
At rest, the kidneys receive about a quarter of the blood coming from the heart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the most precise description of a false rib?
A. A rib that never ossifies, but remains as cartilage throughout life B. A rib that connects indirectly to the sternum by a costal cartilage, or has no connection to the sternum C. A rib that connects directly to the sternum by its own costal cartilage D. A rib that has no cartilaginous connection to the sternum E. A rib that does not articulate with the vertebral column