Briefly Describe the Effectiveness, Benefits, Costs, and Risks Associated with Hormone-Based

question 36

Essay

Briefly describe the effectiveness, benefits, costs, and risks associated with hormone-based contraceptives and condoms.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

Membrane formed by the glomerular capillary endothelium, the basement membrane, and the podocytes of Bowman’s capsule.

Podocytes

Epithelial cell of Bowman’s capsule attached to the outer surface of the glomerular capillary basement membrane by cytoplasmic foot processes.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

Part of the nephron that extends from the glomerulus to the descending limb of the loop of Henle.