What is the importance of the medullary ECF osmolarity gradient?

a) it allows the production of very concentrated urine
b) it allows the production of very dilute urine
c) it allows the reabsorption of a large quantity of salt


a) it allows the production of very concentrated urine

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a. lesser omentum b. falicform ligament c. mesentery d. mesocolon

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When the neuron membrane becomes more positive than the resting membrane potential, it is said to be _____

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

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The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres-right and left-by a deep groove, known as the gyri.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The arrangement of ________ and ________ contributes to the flexibility of the plasma membrane.

A. protein; carbohydrate B. cholesterol; phospholipids C. cholesterol; protein D. phospholipids; protein

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