Which of the following fluid compartments contains the largest volume of water? a. plasma b. interstitial compartment c. intracellular compartment d. extracellular compartment e. lymph Elevated blood pressure under resting conditions results in increased urinary output because a. baroreceptors signal the hypothalamus to increase ADH secretion. b. elevated blood pressure stimulates renin secretion. c. the […]
Which of the following pressures tends to force fluid from the glomerulus through the filtration membrane into Bowman’s capsule? a. tubular pressure b. capsular pressure c. colloid osmotic pressure d. glomerular capillary pressure e. None of these choices is correct Aldosterone targets cells in the a. proximal convoluted tubule. b. loop of Henle. c. distal […]
The kidney functions in a. preventing blood loss b. white blood cell production c. synthesis of vitamin E d. excretion of nitrogenous wastes (such as urea) e. production of the hormone aldosterone The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the a. glomerulus. b. ascending loop of Henle. c. distal convoluted […]
Excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue. Adipose tissue functions a. to assist the body in temperature homeostasis b. pads and protects c. energy storage d. insulates e. All of these choices are correct The energy currency of the cell is a molecule called a. glucose b. pyruvate c. fat d. ADP e. ATP