The amount of nutrients and waste products moved across the capillary wall by bulk flow is greater than the amount that diffuses across under normal conditions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


FALSE

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The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the ________.

A. ribs B. spinal cord C. diaphragm D. sternum

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When contracted, this muscle causes expansion of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity. Its insertion is on a central tendon.

A. Serratus posterior inferior B. Internal intercostals C. External intercostals D. Transversus thoracis E. Diaphragm

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Arrange the following in order from the diencephalon downward. (1) spinal cord (2) midbrain (3) medulla (4) pons

A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 2, 4, 3, 1 C. 3, 2, 4, 1 D. 4, 2, 3, 1 E. 4, 1, 3, 2

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Which is not correct regarding the innervation of the kidney?

A. Parasympathetic innervation is from the vagus nerve. B. Sympathetic innervation is from segments T10-T12 of the spinal cord. C. Sympathetic stimulation causes vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels. D. The kidney is served by the renal plexus. E. Parasympathetic stimulation decreases the rate of filtrate formation.

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