The MBC May Be Determined by an Extension of the MIC

question 45

True/False

The MBC may be determined by an extension of the MIC.

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Definitions:

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney involved in the process of filtering blood to produce urine, thus playing a crucial role in body fluid and electrolyte regulation.

Counterflow

A process or system designed to move in the opposite direction of another flow to increase efficiency or facilitate a specific kind of exchange.

Loop of Henle

A U-shaped tube in the nephron of the kidney which plays a critical role in conserving water and in the concentration of urine.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where a major amount of ion and water reabsorption from the filtrate occurs, playing a key role in the regulation of pH, electrolyte balance, and blood pressure.