A Layer of Dense Connective Tissue That Covers the Entire

question 23

Multiple Choice

A layer of dense connective tissue that covers the entire eyeball except the cornea is called _____.

• A) choroid
• B) conjunctiva
• C) sclera
• D) uvea

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Definitions:

Natriuretic Hormone

Hormones, such as atrial natriuretic peptide, that help to regulate fluid balance and blood pressure by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys.

Urine Volume

Urine volume is the total amount of urine excreted by the kidneys over a specified period, an important measure for assessing renal function and fluid balance.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings present in the walls of blood vessels and the heart that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

ADH Secretion

The release of Antidiuretic Hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.