The smooth muscle in arteriole walls can be stimulated either to contract or to relax, thereby either decreasing or increasing the amount of blood flowing through arteriolar beds.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.A. MineralocorticoidsB. PTHC. InsulinD. ADHE. T3Zona glomerulosa cells

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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After crossing the axilla, the axillary artery becomes the

A) radial artery. B) ulnar artery. C) brachial artery. D) subclavian artery. E) digital artery.

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Which accurately describes the handling of urea by the kidney?

A. None of the urea that reaches the kidney is excreted in the urine. B. About half of the urea that is filtered is excreted in the urine. C. All of the urea that reaches the kidney is excreted in the urine.

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