Which of the following conditions does NOT occur as the urinary system ages?

The number of functional nephrons declines.
Problems occur with the micturition reflex.
The GFR declines.
Nephrons become more sensitive to ADH.


Nephrons become more sensitive to ADH.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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a. glomerular properties b. filtration quotient c. filtration coefficient d. membrane coefficient e. membrane quotient

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Which is not correct regarding the femur?

A. The depression in the head of the femur is called the fovea. B. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum. C. In anatomic position, the femur is angled medially. D. The condyles are located at the distal end of the bone. E. The intercondylar fossa is located on the anterior surface of the bone.

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Kidneys are part of the lymphatic system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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