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Fluid that enters Bowman’s capsule flows directly into
the_____ .
a. renal artery c. distal tubule
b. proximal tubule d. loop of Henle
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- Which of these structures contain(s) blood?a. glomerulus d. Bowman capsuleb. vasa recta e. Both a and b are correct.c. distal convoluted tubuleSelect the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The process of plasmalike fluid passing through the glomerulus to Bowman’s capsule is calleda. filtration.b. reabsorption.c. secretion.d. excretion.Each renal pyramid and its surrounding renal columns constitutes one of seven to eight _________ of a kidney a. lobes b. capsules c. tubules d. none of the above
- To control size-determined filtration, capillaries of the glomerulus inside the Bowman’s capsule are: A. continuous wrapped in glia B. sinusoid C. fenestrated D. continuousProduction of urine to modify plasma makeup is theresult of ________.a. filtrationb. absorptionc. secretiond. filtration, absorption, and secretionPeristaltic contractions occur in the ________.a. urethrab. bladderc. uretersd. urethra, bladder, and ureters
- Given these blood vessels:(1) afferent arteriole (3) glomerulus(2) efferent arteriole (4) peritubular capillariesChoose the correct order as blood passes from an interlobular arteryto an interlobular vein.a. 1,2,3,4 b. 1,3,2,4 c. 2,1,4,3 d. 3,2,4,1 e. 4,3,1,2Which type of circulatory route is commonly found in a nephron within the kidneys? A. Arteriovenous anastomosis O B. 2 capillary bed portal system C. Simple 1 capillary bed circulatory route D. Venous anastomosisWhich force(s) involved in glomerular filtration oppose(s) filtration from the glomerulus into Bowman's capsule? A. plasma osmotic pressure (especially of non-filterable plasma proteins) B. glomerular capillary blood pressure C. Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure D. Both of answer choices A and B (but not C) correctly answer the question. E. Both of answer choices A and C (but not B) correctly answer the question.