Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
A. It returns excess fluid from tissues to the blood.
B. It returns proteins to the blood.
C. It provides immunity.
D. It transports nutrients to tissues.
E. It absorbs dietary lipids.
D. It transports nutrients to tissues.
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Match each component of the juxtaglomerular apparatus with its proposed role in renal autoregulation.
juxtaglomerular cells - mesangial cells - macula densa dilate/constrict glomerular capillaries - monitor tubular fluid - dilate/constrict arterioles; release renin
The layer of the heart wall lining the chambers is the ___.
a) endocardium b) myocardium c) epicardium d) visceral pericardium
The primary function of the large intestine is ________.
A. mineral absorption B. hormone degradation C. water and electrolyte reabsorption D. degrading toxins
A brush border of microvilli is found in ________ epithelium, which can be found in the ________
A) simple cuboidal; esophagus B) pseudostratified; nasal cavity C) stratified squamous; esophagus D) simple columnar; small intestine E) stratified squamous; anal canal