The peritubular capillaries
a. supply nutrients and O2 to the tubular cells
b. take up the substances that are reabsorbed by the tubules
c. supply substances that are secreted by the tubules
d. perform all of the above
e. perform none of the above
D
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Which of the following statements concerning the process of glomerular filtration is correct?
A. The hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries opposes filtration. B. The glomerular filtration rate is limited by a transport maximum. C. All of the plasma that enters the glomerular capillaries is filtered. D. The osmotic force due to plasma proteins favors filtration. E. The hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's space opposes filtration.
The lipoprotein known as _____________ reduces surface tension within the alveoli so they do not collapse during exhalation.
A) surfactant B) phospholipid C) beryllium D) alveolar membrane lipoprotein
What type of cells form the third filtration barrier?
A. Ciliated cuboidal epithelial cells B. Podocytes C. Capillary simple squamous epithelial cells D. Glomerulocytes
Opposition can occur where?
A. CM 1 B. CM 5 C. MP 1 D. both A and B E. all of the above