Desmosomes are more effective than tight junctions in preventing substances from passing between cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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The collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubules

A. collect filtrate from Bowman capsule. B. actively transport Na+ but not Cl?. C. do not alter their permeability to water. D. vary in their permeability to water relative to the amounts of ADH present. E. reabsorb glucose.

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The action of the flexor digitorum longus is to

a. flex toes 2 - 5, and help in plantar flexion b. extend toes 2 - 5, and help in dorsiflexion c. extend toes 2 - 5, and supinate the foot

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The parathyroid glands respond rapidly to hypocalcemia. The protein responsible for the rapid response of the principal cells to a falling calcium level is:

A. the PTH receptor B. membrane Ca++-ATPase C. Ca++-sensing receptor D. the Na+-Ca++ exchange antiporter E. TRPV5 Ca2+ channel

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