Each nephron has a long ________ that has both straight and convoluted segments.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


renal tubule

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Which of the following is NOT an event in the process of sensation?

a) Stimulation of sensory receptors b) Transduction of the stimulus c) Activation of effector d) Generation of impulses e) Integration of sensory input.

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Normally, the hydrostatic pressure difference between capillary fluid and interstitial fluid favors movement of fluid ________ a tissue capillary. The protein osmotic pressure difference between capillary fluid and interstitial fluid normally favors movement of fluid ________ a tissue capillary.

A. out of; out of B. into; into C. into; out of D. out of; into

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Which feature is true for muscle tissue?

A) Muscle cells are considered to be involuntary because they have to receive information from the brain for contraction. B) Muscle cells always contain microscopic bands called striations. C) Muscle cells contain actin and myosin filaments. D) Muscle cells have only one nucleus. E) Muscle cells contain collagen protein.

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