The primary function of Bowman's capsule is to:
a. carry blood to the glomerulus
b. collect the glomerular filtrate
c. collect excess blood plasma
d. establish an osmotic gradient
e. reabsorb sodium
b
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The fundamental units of all plant and animal tissues are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The cytoplasmic extensions that, together with the cell body, provide the main receptive
surfaces for neurons are A) axons. B) chromatophilic substance (Nissl bodies). C) dendrites. D) neurofibrils.
The semilunar valves are forced open when ________
A) ventricular diastole begins B) ventricular pressure exceeds the pressure in the large arteries leaving the heart C) atrial contraction occurs D) ventricular systole begins