Amino acids are mainly absorbed across the epithelial wall in the stomach.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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a. increasing the concentration gradient. b. increasing the molecular weight of the substance. c. increasing the permeability of the membrane. d. increasing the surface area of the membrane. e. opening the channels in the membrane.

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Which statement accurately describes structures at a taste bud?

A.   The gustatory microvillus of a gustatory cell extends through the taste pore of a taste bud. B.   The gustatory villi of basal cells project through the taste bud to the surface of the epithelium. C.   The gustatory microvilus of a papilla projects through the gustatory pore to the gustatory glomerulus. D.   Basal cells contain villi that project through the pore of a papilla to make a taste bud.

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Calculate the pulse pressure for each example listed.

A. a person with a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg B. a person with a blood pressure of 130/95 mm Hg

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Identify the correct statement(s)

a. Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration. b. The glomerular filtration rate is limited by a Tm. c. All of the plasma that enters the glomerulus is filtered. d. Both b and c e. a, b, and c

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