Which blood vessel carries blood into a glomerulus?
a) efferent arteriole
b) vasa recta
c) afferent arteriole
d) peritubular capillary
c) afferent arteriole
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Natalia is a few weeks pregnant when she begins to experience pain. Her doctor tells her that she is concerned Natalia may be experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and would like to perform an ultrasound to look for the embryo. Where should Natalia's doctor look?
A. In the endometrium of the lower half of the uterus B. In the fallopian tubes C. In the endometrium of the upper half of the uterus D. Near the cervix E. In none of these locations
Each of the following factors will increase cardiac output except:
a. increased venous return. b. secretion of acetylcholine onto the SA node c. increased EDV d. increased heart rate. e. increased force of ventricular contraction.
Olfaction is the sense of:
A) hearing. B) taste. C) smell. D) balance.
All of the following are effects of aging on the respiratory system except which one?
A. Obstructive sleep apnea may develop in the elderly as the pharyngeal muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep. B. With age, less mucus accumulates in the respiratory tract because the ciliated escalator becomes more efficient. C. Thoracic wall compliance decreases due to the diminished ability to expand the chest. D. Some of the alveoli walls may breakdown, which reduces the area of the respiratory membrane.