Wrapped around glomerular capillaries are cells with pedicels called ________.
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podocytes
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The ________ forms the final relay point for ascending sensory information that will be projected to the primary sensory cortex.
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In nystagmus, the ________________________________________ jerk in a rhythmic fashion
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A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is to
A. move releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. B. carry action potentials to the posterior pituitary, causing the release of oxytocin. C. move ADH from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. D. cause the release of insulin from the anterior pituitary. E. form a vascular connection from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
Loop diuretics such as Lasix ________.
A. add extra solutes to the filtrate B. inhibit salt transport in the first section of the distal tubule C. inhibit active transport of salt out of the ascending nephron loop D. inhibit the actions of ADH