Which of the following describes movement from renal tubules into the peritubular capillaries?

A) secretion
B) excretion
C) reabsorption
D) filtration
E) micturition


Answer: C) reabsorption

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In the male, the urethra is subdivided into three parts; the middle portion is called the ____ urethra

a. prostatic b. spongy c. cavernous d. membranous

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

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A person who drinks a lot of alcoholic beverages must urinate frequently. Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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