The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs approximately 65% of water and ions that enter it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The chief force pushing water and solutes out of the blood across the filtration membrane is ________
A) the ionic electrochemical gradient B) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (glomerular blood pressure) C) protein-regulated diffusion D) the size of the pores in the basement membrane of the capillaries
Absorption of which of the following is linked to active sodium absorption at the basolateral border of the epithelial cell
a. water. b. glucose. c. galactose. d. amino acids. e. all of these answers.
Which of the following is part of the spiral organ (organ of Corti)?
A. modiolus B. vestibule C. tectorial membrane D. scala tympani E. chorda tympani
Kathy and Sally have been best friends since high school. Each is 5'5" tall and weighs about 160 lbs., which is considered to be overweight. Kathy's blood pressure is 125/82 and her blood analysis shows healthy levels of glucose and lipids. Sally's blood pressure is 135/87 and her blood analysis shows elevated glucose and triglycerides. Given that they are the same height and weight, would you
expect their blood analyses to be more similar? Explain. Would you expect their body shapes to be similar? Explain. Which one is more likely to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome? Explain. What will be an ideal response?