An animal cannot survive without a spleen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The baroreceptor reflexes affect sodium balance by
a. causing release of renin b. causing the release of vasopressin c. lowering GFR through vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles d. lowering GFR through vasodilation of afferent arterioles e. none of the above
Which region of the nephron is adapted for reabsorption, as seen in its length and prominent microvilli?
a) proximal convoluted tubule b) distal convoluted tubule c) nephron loop d) collecting duct
Which of the following conditions would cause an increase in the heart rate?
A) activation of the parasympathetic nervous system B) acetylcholine stimulation of nodal cells and contractile cells C) activation of the sympathetic nervous system D) decreased blood concentration of carbon dioxide and increased blood pressure E) decreased blood concentration of oxygen and increased blood pressure
The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Which of the following terms means inflammation of the membrane lining the body cavity that contains the liver?
A. pericarditis B. peritonitis C. pleurisy D. colitis E. hepatitis