As blood flows through the vasa recta alongside the ascending limb of the nephron loop, the blood is flowing

A. toward the cortex.
B. deep into the medulla.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is one result of over stimulation of the nervous system to muscles?

a. Relaxation. b. Pain. c. Spasm. d. Injury.

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Catabolism builds up molecules and anabolism breaks down molecules.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Using Figure 17.2, match the following:



1) Atrial depolarization.
2) Point after which pressure begins to rise in the aorta.
3) Ventricular repolarization.
4) Point that represents the "dup" sound made by the heart.

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