What is the thin layer of the adrenal cortex just beneath the capsule that produces mineralocorticoids?

a) zona reticularis
b) zona glomerulosa
c) zona fasciculata


Ans: b) zona glomerulosa

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Label I represents the


A) auricle.
B) left atrium.
C) right ventricle.
D) left ventricle.
E) interventricular septum.

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Which letter is associated with a zone (in a relaxed muscle) that is a little more lightly shaded because only thick filaments are present?

A.   I B.   A C.   M D.   Z E.   H

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


1) Label A: ______________________________
2) Label B: ______________________________
3) Label C: ______________________________
4) Label D: ______________________________
5) Label E: ______________________________
6) Label F: ______________________________
7) Label G: ______________________________
8) Label H: ______________________________
9) Label I: ______________________________
10) Label J: ______________________________
11) Label K: ______________________________
12) Label L: ______________________________
13) Label M: ______________________________
14) Label N: ______________________________

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Movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one where it is less concentrated is known as

A. active transport. B. equilibrium. C. diffusion. D. facilitation. E. selective transport.

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