Bowman’s capsule is:

a. part of the renal tubules
b. a network of blood capillaries
c. the cup-shaped top part of the nephron
d. both A and C above


c. the cup-shaped top part of the nephron

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Which of the following is the most common location where action potentials originate?

A) axon hillock B) cell body C) synaptic cleft D) dendrites E) synaptic bouton

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Unlike hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism:

A) results in a decreased cardiac output. B) causes a decrease in the metabolic rate. C) causes an increase in oxygen demand. D) often results in acute myxedema coma.

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Kari and Lillian, who are citizens of Mississippi, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child. Over this case, Mississippi state courts have

a. concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts. b. concurrent jurisdiction with other state courts. c. exclusive jurisdiction. d. no jurisdiction.

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