Which of the following is a function of the glomerular capsule?
A) collecting the filtrate from the glomerulus
B) reabsorbing more than 80 percent of the water from the filtrate
C) reabsorbing useful organic substances
D) secreting waste products into the filtrate
E) All of the answers are correct.
A) collecting the filtrate from the glomerulus
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A) blood pressure decreases secondary to dilation of the vessels. B) the renal tubules are stimulated to reabsorb sodium and water. C) potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium are lost through diuresis. D) the kidneys excrete excessive sodium and water from the body.
What amino acid is usually formed from the transamination of another amino acid?
A. serine B. glycine C. aspartic acid D. glutamic acid
The phrases midcoronal plane and midaxillary plane are synonymous.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Calcitonin is
a. stimulated by TSH. b. stimulated by TCSH. c. secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. d. stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles. e. both stimulated by TSH and secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland are correct.