The extracellular matrix (ECM) of epithelial tissue is located in the:

A) desmosome. B) basal lamina. C) apical surface. D) reticular lamina.


Answer: D

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A. visceral sensory B. somatic sensory C. visceral motor D. somatic motor E. afferent

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Measurements in a nephron reveal a glomerular hydraulic pressure of 69 mm Hg, and a fluid pressure in the Bowman's capsule of 15 mm Hg. Assuming that the plasma osmotic pressure is 30 mm Hg, and that essentially no plasma proteins are filtered by the glomerulus, what is the net glomerular filtration pressure in this case?

A) 24 mm Hg B) -6 mm Hg C) 114 mm Hg D) 54 mm Hg E) 84 mm Hg

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An animal with no home or owner is a/an ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which statement regarding gastric motility and emptying is incorrect?

a. increased fluidity allows more rapid emptying. b. presence of acid and fat in the stomach initiates the enterogastric reflex. c. increased gastric volume stimulates motility. d. vagal activity stimulates motility. e. distention of the stomach initiates short reflexes.

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