The diamond-shaped area inferior to the pelvic diaphragm is referred to as the ______.
a. anal sphincter
b. oblique triangle
c. peroneal region
d. perineum
Answer: d. Perineum
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Using Figure 24.2, match the following:
1) Podocyte.
2) Is composed of simple squamous epithelium.
3) Collecting duct cells.
4) Proximal convoluted tubule cells.
5) Filtrate at the site of these cells is about the same osmolarity as blood plasma.
6) Cells that are the most active in reabsorbing the filtrate.
7) Cells that reabsorb virtually all the nutrients.
8) Cells that are most affected by ADH.
9) Almost no water is absorbed in these cells.
Placing a red blood cell in an extremely hypertonic solution leads to hemolysis
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
This portion of the brain secretes the hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate the body's circadian rhythm.
A. Mammillary body B. Anterior nucleus C. Habenular nucleus D. Paraventricular nucleus E. Pineal gland
Jane donates a pint of blood to a blood bank. A few minutes later, which of the following would be increased compared to pre-donation values?
A. Her heart rate and total peripheral resistance B. The blood flow to her brain C. The percentage of her cardiac output flowing to her kidneys D. Her stroke volume and total peripheral resistance E. Her heart rate and mean arterial pressure