As blood flows through the glomerular capillaries, the oncotic pressure __________. As blood flows through the peritubular capillaries, the oncotic pressure ___________.
A. increases; decreases
B. decreases; decreases
C. increases; increases
D. decreases; decreases
Answer: A. increases; decreases
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A. Vagus B. Celiac C. Splanchnic D. Facial E. Trigeminal
Which of the following statements concerning smooth muscle is true?
A. The cells are large and multinuclear. B. Caveolae seem to take the place of the myofibrils. C. It contains many sarcomeres. D. A calcium-calmodulin complex initiates cross-bridge formation. E. It has a well-developed sarcoplasmic reticulum.
The neurotransmitter used by the parasympathetic nervous system is
A. norepinephrine. B. acetylcholine. C. dopamine. D. serotonin.
During the process of ________, the sperm is modified so that it can fertilize an egg.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).