Describe the pathway for urine through the nephron.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Proximal tubule, descending loop of Henle, Ascending loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct.

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A patient with a traumatic head injury may exhibit vomiting as a result of irritation of nuclei in the ________.

A. corpora quadrigemina B. pons C. cerebellum D. medulla oblongata E. midbrain

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The last part of the colon is called the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Goiters can form due to the presence of autoantibodies that exert TSH-like effects on the thyroid. This is the characteristic finding in ________

A. Cretinism B. Graves' disease C. Myxedema D. Cushing's disease

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