Cysts on the kidney can press upon nephrons, raising the pressure inside the nephrons. How will this affect glomerular filtration rate and blood pressure?
A) GFR increases and blood pressure increases
B) GFR decreases and blood pressure increases
C) GFR increases and blood pressure decreases
D) GFR decreases and blood pressure decreases
B) GFR decreases and blood pressure increases
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Activity of which of the following cells is inhibited by calcitonin release?
A) alpha cells B) osteoclasts C) osteoblasts D) C cells E) all cells in the body
Match the mineral with its function.A. Functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolismB. Component of hemoglobinC. A constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscleD. Needed for the production of thyroxineE. Component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formationZinc
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the role of nurse cells?
A) Nurse cells produce testosterone. B) Nurse cells undergo spermatogenesis to become mature sperm. C) Nurse cells secrete androgens. D) Nurse cells create a microenvironment that supports spermatogenesis and form the blood testis barrier that isolates sperm from the blood. E) Nurse cells undergo synapsis to create secondary spermatocytes.
Which is found inside the membranous labyrinth?
A. Blood B. Perilymph C. Air D. Endolymph