What is the primary barrier to reabsorption in the renal tubules?
A) tubule basement membrane
B) capillary endothelial cell
C) tubule epithelial cell
D) peritubular space
E) capillary basement membrane
Answer : C) tubule epithelial cell
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which structure in the figure is the corpus spongiosum penis?
a) F b) D c) C d) E e) G
____________________ are released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
If precapillary sphincters relax, local blood flow in the capillary bed ________; if this occurs in several capillary beds at the same time, and no other circulatory changes occur, then systemic blood pressure ________.
A. increases; decreases B. increases; increases C. decreases; decreases D. decreases; increases